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YH61 GOU

2011 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,700 mi
Last recorded109,700 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2022
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 GOU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2022 109,700 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 105,608 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside + Offside ()

Pass 10 Oct 2020 97,849 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front sides + nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 90,937 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 76,299 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 76,283 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 62,096 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 48,029 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 48,028 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50ZR17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 38,621 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 31,814 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 31,814 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean to detect

offside front tyre low tread,bald inner edge

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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YH61 GOU 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 YH61 GOU, 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 YH61 GOU registered?

YH61 GOU is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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