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SV61 WGJ

2011 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,314 mi
Last recorded128,314 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV61 WGJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 128,314 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive d/s oil seal weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 128,078 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive d/s oil seal weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 113,312 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 113,137 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 95,880 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 79,945 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 64,201 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 64,135 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 53,451 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 51,279 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 51,278 miles

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended centre rear (7.1.2 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 47,662 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s front outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 43,861 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 36,965 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 31,229 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 25,224 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 25,222 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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SV61 WGJ is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SV61 WGJ, 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 SV61 WGJ registered?

SV61 WGJ is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 October 2011.

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