2011 Volvo S40 1.6L Diesel · YY61 MSO
2011 Volvo S40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 09 Dec 2011. Recorded mileage 126,321 miles. MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,321 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YY61 MSO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/12/2025
- 126,321 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.
YY61 MSO 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 (YY61 MSO) between November 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
YY61 MSO Mileage History
- 17/11/202388,898 mi
- 10/12/2024107,251 mi+18,353 mi
- 16/12/2024107,607 mi+356 mi
- 15/12/2025126,273 mi+18,666 mi
- 16/12/2025126,321 mi+48 mi
Average of roughly 17,988 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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