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AK11 FFV

2011 Volvo S40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

195,119 mi
Last recorded195,119 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 FFV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 195,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front 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 Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 191,557 miles

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

Offside Front side marker light in/op

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

heat shield loose rear

Pass 2 Dec 2021 189,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front headlight insecure

Fail 2 Dec 2021 189,112 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front headlight insecure

Pass 6 Nov 2020 185,548 miles

Nearside Front wing/bumper damaged

rear indicators showing white light

Fail 6 Nov 2020 185,548 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front wing/bumper damaged

rear indicators showing white light

Pass 3 May 2019 180,864 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2018 172,553 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 151,039 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 139,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 126,122 miles

x2 headlamps have slight movement-x2 wing mirrors slightly damaged-x2 front tyres on limit-x2 rear tyres wearing low-front and rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 18 Mar 2014 102,122 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 102,122 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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AK11 FFV is a 2011 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AK11 FFV, 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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AK11 FFV is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 March 2011.

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