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AB51 TAN

2011 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

77,836 mi
Last recorded77,836 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB51 TAN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 77,836 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise Replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight Corrosion To rear Components

Pass 2 Dec 2024 77,176 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 76,109 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 75,056 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 74,227 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 73,196 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 68,455 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 65,800 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 62,492 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 62,492 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 57,479 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 50,617 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 43,655 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 41,189 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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AB51 TAN is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AB51 TAN, 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 AB51 TAN registered?

AB51 TAN is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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