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YC61 WCJ

2011 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

179,268 mi
Last recorded179,268 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 WCJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 179,268 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 188,671 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Jan 2020 188,671 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Dec 2018 185,571 miles

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

exhaust pipe corroded

Fail 28 Dec 2018 185,571 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both sides (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both sides (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2018 176,603 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2018 176,603 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 168,891 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 134,080 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 99,294 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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YC61 WCJ is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YC61 WCJ, 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 YC61 WCJ registered?

YC61 WCJ is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 2011.

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