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VK61 TSV

2011 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

137,505 mi
Last recorded137,505 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 TSV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 137,505 miles

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

Front Coolant leak radiator ()

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))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2026 137,505 miles

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

Front Coolant leak radiator ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 126,049 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 114,793 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 114,793 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 104,037 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 96,175 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 88,726 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 71,604 miles

o/s/f and o/s/r tyresworn close to legal limit

Pass 6 Jul 2018 49,684 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 49,684 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall has a cut to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 34,274 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 22,707 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 20,347 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 14,160 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 12,918 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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VK61 TSV is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VK61 TSV, 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 VK61 TSV registered?

VK61 TSV is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 October 2011.

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