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YT61 FBZ

2011 Volvo S40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,989 mi
Last recorded99,989 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT61 FBZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 99,989 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 99,989 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2018 93,942 miles

Acceleration not detected,no emission printout.

front tyres wearing on the inner edges.

Fail 28 Mar 2018 93,941 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Acceleration not detected,no emission printout.

Pass 3 Apr 2017 85,227 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 77,876 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 71,679 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 71,679 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning steering not responding when wheel turned (2.3.3a)

nail in n/side rear tyre

Fail 22 Sep 2014 61,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre sidewall scrubbed

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2014 61,498 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall scrubbed

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

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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YT61 FBZ is a 2011 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YT61 FBZ, 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 YT61 FBZ registered?

YT61 FBZ is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 September 2011.

Is YT61 FBZ safe to buy?

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