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SV61 WJL

2011 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,451 mi
Last recorded113,451 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV61 WJL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 113,451 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 113,434 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 108,335 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil light on dash

Under tray excessive movement

Pass 8 Feb 2024 104,646 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2024 104,646 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 100,701 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn very smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2023 100,701 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205 50 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn very smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 95,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 89,902 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2021 89,864 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))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 85,846 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Boot heavily cracking/splitting (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2020 85,845 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Boot heavily cracking/splitting (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 80,726 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush heavily worn / advise replacement ASAP (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Link arm bushes worn (inner & outer) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Link arm bushes worn (inner & outer) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 75,719 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Link arm bushes (inner and outer) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Link arm bushes (inner and outer) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 65,882 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 47,087 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 37,061 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 WJL is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Black 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 WJL, 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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SV61 WJL is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 November 2011.

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