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AJ11 DJX

2011 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

180,428 mi
Last recorded180,428 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ11 DJX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 180,428 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 180,424 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Track rod. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 166,100 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 156,672 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 153,789 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2020 153,768 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2019 147,531 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 140,943 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 127,581 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 127,581 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 111,175 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 111,109 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 91,781 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 68,555 miles

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

nearside front tyre has worn inner edge

offside front tyre has worn inner edge

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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AJ11 DJX is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AJ11 DJX, 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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AJ11 DJX is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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