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AJ11 XYD

2011 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

145,294 mi
Last recorded145,294 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ11 XYD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 145,294 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2026 145,292 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 May 2025 130,527 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 121,153 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 113,620 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 103,972 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 94,542 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 94,541 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2020 82,829 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 73,900 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 73,889 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 68,962 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 68,962 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 59,332 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 49,617 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 39,983 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 31,332 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 31,332 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 XYD is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XYD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ11 XYD registered?

AJ11 XYD is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 June 2011.

Is AJ11 XYD safe to buy?

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