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VK61 XYT

2011 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

116,303 mi
Last recorded116,303 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 XYT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 116,303 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 104,286 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 91,713 miles

Handbrake has slight travel

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2024 91,713 miles

Handbrake has slight travel

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 81,796 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 76,473 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023 76,473 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 66,860 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 50,013 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Park brake poor adjustment

Pass 31 Oct 2019 39,183 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 34,253 miles

Nearside Front tyre displaying perish cracks between tread pattern & worn unevenly on inner edge

Offside Front tyre displaying perish cracks on inner sidewall, between tread pattern & worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 15 Nov 2017 25,697 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both discs (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 16,618 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 12,482 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 10,271 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 XYT is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 XYT, 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 XYT registered?

VK61 XYT is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 November 2011.

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