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WF61 MLK

2011 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,549 mi
Last recorded144,549 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF61 MLK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 144,549 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 142,261 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 139,643 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 133,869 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 125,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Nov 2020 116,819 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has surface cracks in

Pass 7 Nov 2019 108,362 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 108,359 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 85,967 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 75,059 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 61,862 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 61,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 49,059 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 40,442 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 40,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.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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WF61 MLK is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WF61 MLK, 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 WF61 MLK registered?

WF61 MLK is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 November 2011.

Is WF61 MLK safe to buy?

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