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AK11 SBU

2011 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,671 mi
Last recorded172,671 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2022
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 SBU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2022 172,671 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2022 172,670 miles

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))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 161,393 miles

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))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 161,071 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 137,497 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 120,773 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 120,771 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 105,163 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 88,755 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

O/s/f tyre worn on inner tread

Fail 24 Mar 2016 88,753 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

O/s/f tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 27 Mar 2015 70,009 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s/f outer position bulb inop

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 49,704 miles

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?

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 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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AK11 SBU is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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