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AJ11 FVZ

2011 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,745 mi
Last recorded123,745 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ11 FVZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 123,745 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2025 123,745 miles

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2024 115,480 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 105,443 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 94,299 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 94,245 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 76,188 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 69,533 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 69,533 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 62,826 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & wearing on inner edge & perishing in the tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2018 55,472 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 May 2018 55,472 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 May 2017 48,115 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 40,559 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 31,616 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2014 23,160 miles

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 FVZ is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FVZ, 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 AJ11 FVZ registered?

AJ11 FVZ is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 May 2011.

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