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YT61 VAK

2011 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

85,912 mi
Last recorded85,912 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT61 VAK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 85,912 miles

Front radiator bottom support bracket broken.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 81,308 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 81,308 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 74,851 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Jan 2023 60,096 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Jan 2022 65,451 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Jan 2022 65,451 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Jan 2021 62,442 miles

slight rear on rear suspension bushes +shockers.

Pass 15 Jan 2020 57,938 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2020 57,938 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 51,905 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 49,850 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 42,297 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 34,791 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 27,726 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 27,723 miles

Front front brake application uneven 32% (3.7.B.2)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 21,203 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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YT61 VAK is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YT61 VAK, 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 VAK registered?

YT61 VAK is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 December 2011.

Is YT61 VAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT61 VAK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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