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YG61 CJY

2011 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

137,518 mi
Last recorded137,518 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG61 CJY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 137,518 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 127,994 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 121,145 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 114,750 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 108,985 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 106,076 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 103,036 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 97,299 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 92,357 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 85,416 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 76,322 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 76,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 67,016 miles

advise front tyres

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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YG61 CJY is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc 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 YG61 CJY, 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

How do I check the history of YG61 CJY?

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What year was YG61 CJY registered?

YG61 CJY is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is YG61 CJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG61 CJY 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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