2011 Volvo S40 2.0L Diesel · BV61 WAE
2011 Volvo S40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Oct 2011. Recorded mileage 101,201 miles. MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,201 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BV61 WAE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2026
- 101,201 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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BV61 WAE Mileage History
- 05/07/202486,089 mi
- 18/07/202486,628 mi+539 mi
- 18/07/202594,069 mi+7,441 mi
- 21/07/202594,071 mi+2 mi
- 26/09/2026101,201 mi+7,130 mi
Average of roughly 6,790 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BV61 WAE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Volvo S40 (BV61 WAE) between July 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
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