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YP61 BHO

2011 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,777 mi
Last recorded125,777 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2021
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP61 BHO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2021 125,777 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 113,081 miles

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

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

tyre wall perishing

Fail 24 Mar 2020 113,081 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

tyre wall perishing

Pass 22 Mar 2019 107,878 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 99,741 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer wallsperished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 99,022 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 99,009 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 96,222 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 95,722 miles

front wiper blades split

nearside front tyre sidewall scrubbed and wearing on outer edge

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2014 76,565 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2014 76,565 miles

Oil leak

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

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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YP61 BHO is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YP61 BHO, 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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What year was YP61 BHO registered?

YP61 BHO is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 October 2011.

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