2011 Volvo S40 1.6L Diesel · NL61 WRX
2011 Volvo S40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 22 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 149,217 miles. MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,217 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NL61 WRX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/12/2025
- 149,217 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NL61 WRX 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 (NL61 WRX) between November 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
NL61 WRX Mileage History
- 24/11/2023111,299 mi
- 12/11/2024125,825 mi+14,526 mi
- 13/11/2024125,884 mi+59 mi
- 19/12/2025149,217 mi+23,333 mi
- 19/12/2025149,217 mi
Average of roughly 18,325 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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