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VN61 UVA

2011 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

73,288 mi
Last recorded73,288 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 UVA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 73,288 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 62,325 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 54,101 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 54,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 45,470 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 45,470 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 39,758 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 37,063 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 34,919 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 31,814 miles

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 27,904 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 22,005 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 16,100 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 13,689 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 11,653 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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VN61 UVA is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol 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 VN61 UVA, 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 VN61 UVA registered?

VN61 UVA is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 November 2011.

Is VN61 UVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN61 UVA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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