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VE61 JDZ

2011 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

44,675 mi
Last recorded44,675 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 JDZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 44,675 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 43,206 miles

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

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 41,495 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 40,613 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 39,317 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 38,186 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 35,840 miles

Front wipers smearing but not affecting view

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 34,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear outer sidewall slightly damaged

Offside Front Nail in tyre inner edge ( repairable ) ()

Fail 13 Oct 2018 34,025 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear outer sidewall slightly damaged

Offside Front Nail in tyre inner edge ( repairable ) ()

Pass 12 Oct 2017 30,536 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some parts

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight side wall damage

Pass 11 Oct 2016 26,244 miles

Nearside Rear slight side wall damage , but no cords exposed

Pass 17 Oct 2015 21,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat

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

Offside Rear child seat

Pass 10 Oct 2014 16,655 miles

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

Offside 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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VE61 JDZ is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VE61 JDZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE61 JDZ registered?

VE61 JDZ is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 December 2011.

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The MOT history for VE61 JDZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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