2011 Volvo S40 1.6L Diesel · YP61 BJJ
2011 Volvo S40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 24 Oct 2011. Recorded mileage 217,562 miles. MOT expired on 30 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 217,562 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YP61 BJJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2025
- 217,562 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.
YP61 BJJ 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 (YP61 BJJ) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
YP61 BJJ Mileage History
- 23/09/2023176,136 mi
- 21/09/2024199,271 mi+23,135 mi
- 24/09/2024199,279 mi+8 mi
- 29/09/2025217,533 mi+18,254 mi
- 31/10/2025217,562 mi+29 mi
Average of roughly 19,671 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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