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YY61 KME

2011 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

115,890 mi
Last recorded115,890 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY61 KME
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 115,890 miles

security of under tray

Fail 14 May 2026 115,759 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge Borderline (5.2.3 (e))

security of under tray

Pass 6 May 2025 109,097 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective border line (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 May 2024 101,110 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 90,720 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 82,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BORDERLINE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BORDERLINE (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BORDERLINE (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 May 2021 74,167 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 67,940 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 60,561 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 54,919 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 5 Jan 2018 50,582 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 39,153 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 28,757 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 26,014 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 25,480 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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YY61 KME is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YY61 KME, 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 YY61 KME registered?

YY61 KME is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 December 2011.

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