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YR61 EYY

2011 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,318 mi
Last recorded135,318 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR61 EYY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 135,318 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 117,458 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Both front driveshaft oil seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 102,225 miles

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

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

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

offside underside repaired area painted

Pass 27 Jul 2020 90,982 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 90,982 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2019 74,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 58,311 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 30 Jul 2018 58,311 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 18 Aug 2017 43,277 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 39,960 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly stepped flat spots on inner (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 32,999 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 32,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 26,117 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 26,117 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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YR61 EYY is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YR61 EYY, 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 YR61 EYY registered?

YR61 EYY is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 September 2011.

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