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YR61 GZF

2011 Volvo S40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

169,188 mi
Last recorded169,188 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR61 GZF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 169,188 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 169,188 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 157,362 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 143,901 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Oct 2017 132,944 miles

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed on inner edge, has outer sidewall damage and nail in tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and very badly scrubbed on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 118,568 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear tyres scrubbed on inner edge

Fail 4 Oct 2016 118,553 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear tyres scrubbed on inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2015 93,463 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 75,488 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.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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YR61 GZF is a 2011 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YR61 GZF, 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 GZF registered?

YR61 GZF is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 October 2011.

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The MOT history for YR61 GZF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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