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YR61 FZX

2011 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

157,793 mi
Last recorded157,793 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 157,793 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Feb 2026 157,682 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY low on the inner edge (replace ASAP) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY low on the inner edge (replace ASAP) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn lower on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 144,203 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 144,195 miles

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 131,423 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 131,418 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 120,597 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 120,954 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2022 109,656 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 109,546 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 98,585 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 98,585 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))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 86,738 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 86,738 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 80,475 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 74,994 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 74,963 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 May 2016 68,078 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 68,078 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2015 66,970 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 66,970 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 46,857 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 FZX is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 FZX, 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 FZX registered?

YR61 FZX is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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