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YT61 YXJ

2011 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,298 mi
Last recorded111,298 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT61 YXJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 111,298 miles

Lower Undertrays fitted.

Fail 13 Jan 2023 111,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower Undertrays fitted.

Pass 23 Dec 2021 105,647 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 97,897 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 91,980 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 81,512 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 81,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 69,310 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 69,310 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 55,685 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 40,583 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 39,656 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 39,656 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 39,367 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front end accident damage

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre inner shoulder going bald

Offside rear tyre appears slightly out of shape

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YXJ is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YXJ, 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 YXJ registered?

YT61 YXJ is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 October 2011.

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The MOT history for YT61 YXJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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