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SL61 WCZ

2011 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,725 mi
Last recorded68,725 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL61 WCZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 68,725 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Dec 2025 68,708 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Dec 2024 66,165 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 63,187 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 60,319 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 57,355 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Dec 2020 54,072 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Nov 2020 54,047 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Jun 2019 46,648 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 41,934 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 38,501 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 38,394 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 33,198 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 17,140 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 17,044 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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SL61 WCZ is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SL61 WCZ, 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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What year was SL61 WCZ registered?

SL61 WCZ is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 October 2011.

Is SL61 WCZ safe to buy?

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