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296X103

2011 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,571 mi
Last recorded82,571 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration296X103
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 82,571 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 72,789 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 72,476 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 62,502 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 62,502 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 49,297 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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296X103 is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2011 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 76,337 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 296X103, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 15 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 296X103 registered?

296X103 is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 October 2011.

Is 296X103 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 296X103 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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