MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,671 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre starting to get worn on inner edge
Offside Rear tyre starting to get worn on inner edge
Both front tyres wearing on inner tread
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front outer marker bulb inop
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Both front tyres wearing on inner tread
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front outer marker bulb inop
Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front outer marker bulb inop
Wipers smearing
Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection
O/s/f tyre worn on inner tread
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection
O/s/f tyre worn on inner tread
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
N/s/f outer position bulb inop
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nsf and Osf tyres worn close to cord
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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AK11 SBU is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 AK11 SBU, 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 AK11 SBU registered?
AK11 SBU is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2011.
Is AK11 SBU safe to buy?
The MOT history for AK11 SBU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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