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WJ61 OAU

2011 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,850 mi
Last recorded80,850 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ61 OAU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 80,850 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 76,561 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 72,369 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 72,369 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements excessively damaged (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 68,558 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Oct 2019 68,431 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2018 63,276 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 56,119 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 28,690 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 23,219 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 23,217 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 16,792 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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WJ61 OAU is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WJ61 OAU, 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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WJ61 OAU is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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