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AF11 UAM

2011 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

84,184 mi
Last recorded84,184 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF11 UAM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 84,184 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front subframe corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides middle arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2025 78,336 miles

Nearside Front side marker light not working.

Pass 5 Mar 2024 67,554 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 67,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 63,442 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 59,592 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 59,592 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 56,105 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 56,105 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 54,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing a bit on edges more inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very close to going to cords? but has raised edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 mm ish and discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

factory fitted covers

Pass 6 Mar 2019 47,837 miles

Nearside Front side light not working but started working ? and marker light in headlamp?

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear side light bulbs stop working but started working again ?

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Fail 5 Mar 2019 47,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure lamp sticking out at side? (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front side light not working but started working ? and marker light in headlamp?

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear side light bulbs stop working but started working again ?

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2018 41,100 miles

engine bay and under covers fitted

front brake pads worn low, inners close to limit

number plate lights flicker on and off when opening and closing boot lid, broken wire?

o/s/r indicator pale

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 1 Mar 2018 41,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster stiff (1.8)

engine bay and under covers fitted

front brake pads worn low, inners close to limit

number plate lights flicker on and off when opening and closing boot lid, broken wire?

o/s/r indicator pale

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 14 Feb 2017 33,586 miles

both n.s and o.s front tyre low on tread on inside edge

both n.s and o.s rear tyre cracking between treads

Fail 14 Feb 2017 33,586 miles

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

both n.s and o.s front tyre low on tread on inside edge

both n.s and o.s tyres are cracking between treads

Pass 7 Mar 2016 26,183 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 26,040 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 17,831 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 13,503 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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AF11 UAM is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AF11 UAM, 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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AF11 UAM is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 March 2011.

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