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YR61 GZG

2011 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,257 mi
Last recorded176,257 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR61 GZG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 176,257 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 153,211 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edge

Fail 19 Oct 2018 153,211 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

both front tyres bald on inner edge

front inner brake pads appear to be worn thin

offside rear brake pads worn thin

offside rear upper side light inop

Pass 4 Oct 2017 142,181 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 142,171 miles

Nearside 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 25 Oct 2016 131,377 miles

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

Offside gearbox/driveshaft seal leaking

Fail 24 Oct 2016 131,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside gearbox/driveshaft seal leaking

Pass 19 Oct 2015 110,573 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 83,572 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 GZG is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YR61 GZG, 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 GZG registered?

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

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