2011 Volvo S40 1.6L Diesel · NL61 SPU
2011 Volvo S40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 12/10/2011. Recorded mileage 115,424 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/11/2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,424 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2011
- Engine
- 1560cc
NL61 SPU Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/11/2021
- 115,424 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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NL61 SPU Mileage History
- 14/10/201451,343 mi
- 20/07/201556,995 mi+5,652 mi
- 14/07/201664,649 mi+7,654 mi
- 10/07/201771,528 mi+6,879 mi
- 10/07/201771,528 mi
- 10/10/201888,074 mi+16,546 mi
- 10/10/201888,105 mi+31 mi
- 11/10/2019101,260 mi+13,155 mi
- 11/10/2019101,262 mi+2 mi
- 07/10/2020108,075 mi+6,813 mi
- 22/11/2021115,424 mi+7,349 mi
Average of roughly 9,016 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
NL61 SPU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Volvo S40 (NL61 SPU) between October 2014 and November 2021.
The record contains 8 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 22 November 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (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 Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”.
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