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YS60 EVX

2011 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

140,039 mi
Last recorded140,039 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS60 EVX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 140,039 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 140,039 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 135,119 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 135,119 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 127,120 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 119,101 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 119,101 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 112,375 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 105,614 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge to side wall worn please keep checked or renew (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 100,314 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 91,505 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

note different size tyres front to rear f 205/50-17 rears 215/50-17

plastic engine and underfloor panels ftd which obscure some items

Fail 26 Mar 2019 91,505 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH BADLY WORN on lower wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

note different size tyres front to rear f 205/50-17 rears 215/50-17

plastic engine and underfloor panels ftd which obscure some items

Pass 28 Mar 2018 83,869 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 78,283 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 78,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 67,993 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 57,308 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 41,636 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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YS60 EVX is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YS60 EVX, 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 YS60 EVX registered?

YS60 EVX is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 January 2011.

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