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WG61 GDF

2011 Volvo S40

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

35,119 mi
Last recorded35,119 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG61 GDF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 35,119 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 32,118 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 29,321 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 27,232 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 26,657 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 25,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front to rear brake pipe union/ join slightly corroded at rear

n/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush worn/ perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower arm bushes perished slightly

Pass 29 Oct 2019 24,872 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r lower link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 24,871 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r lower link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 23,608 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 20,318 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 17,157 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 13,305 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 10,042 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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WG61 GDF is a 2011 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,997cc diesel 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 WG61 GDF, 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 WG61 GDF registered?

WG61 GDF is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 December 2011.

Is WG61 GDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG61 GDF 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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