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AK11 TSV

2011 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,791 mi
Last recorded117,791 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 TSV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 117,791 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 113,273 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 113,272 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))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 104,165 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 95,237 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 89,971 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 83,910 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 73,146 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 61,796 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 53,073 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 5 Apr 2016 43,414 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 32,993 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 21,478 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 21,478 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 TSV is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 TSV, 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 TSV registered?

AK11 TSV is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 April 2011.

Is AK11 TSV safe to buy?

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