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YD61 VVO

2011 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

83,044 mi
Last recorded83,044 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD61 VVO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 83,044 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 78,981 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 75,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 75,187 miles

Boot lid insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 70,225 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 69,181 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 65,506 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 63,323 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Couple of small cuts not to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Couple of small cuts not to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 60,620 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 56,909 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 52,532 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 46,958 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 41,218 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 30,332 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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YD61 VVO is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YD61 VVO, 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 YD61 VVO registered?

YD61 VVO is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 September 2011.

Is YD61 VVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD61 VVO shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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