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YR61 UVT

2011 Volvo S40

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

191,230 mi
Last recorded191,230 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR61 UVT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 191,230 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 186,466 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 174,799 miles

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

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage evedence of leak (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 165,189 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 148,190 miles

Coil spring corroded nsf and 2x rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear shock mounts corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2019 128,371 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 107,058 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 85,448 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 62,842 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 40,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 40,962 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 23,496 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 UVT is a 2011 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 UVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR61 UVT registered?

YR61 UVT is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is YR61 UVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR61 UVT shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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