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AO11 HWB

2011 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

46,678 mi
Last recorded46,678 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO11 HWB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 46,678 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 44,227 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 41,721 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 41,721 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 39,796 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 37,588 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 35,802 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 34,230 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 31,542 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 28,428 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 28,428 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 25,457 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 22,244 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 19,630 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 17,198 miles

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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AO11 HWB is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AO11 HWB, 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 AO11 HWB registered?

AO11 HWB is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is AO11 HWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO11 HWB shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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