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SJ61 UAV

2011 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,736 mi
Last recorded77,736 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ61 UAV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 77,736 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 77,735 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 69,271 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2024 69,271 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2023 59,202 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 55,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 53,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 51,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape

Fail 25 Aug 2020 51,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape

Pass 27 Aug 2019 47,838 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 41,336 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 34,580 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 34,580 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 27,562 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 20,504 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 12,844 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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SJ61 UAV is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 76,337 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SJ61 UAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 15 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SJ61 UAV is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 September 2011.

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