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AV11 MXK

2011 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

96,976 mi
Last recorded96,976 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV11 MXK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 96,976 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 93,111 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 90,219 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 90,218 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 87,450 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 87,450 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 82,605 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive around front of engine also engine cover and under trays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily deteriorated around tread starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge close to cords also deteriorated around tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm also going out of shape also have minor cuts around tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear back box hanger corroded

Pass 29 May 2021 77,545 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 74,121 miles

Coolant leak evidence around side of engine ()

Oil leak, but not excessive around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both tyres starting to go out of shape

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2019 63,291 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 60,794 miles

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Fail 14 Apr 2018 60,794 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking brake fluid leaking around brake caliper area (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

front brake pads worn low

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Pass 8 Apr 2017 55,117 miles

advise on both headlamp output level slightly reduced

engine covers / undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2016 50,278 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 44,023 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 27,957 miles

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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AV11 MXK is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AV11 MXK, 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 AV11 MXK registered?

AV11 MXK is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 May 2011.

Is AV11 MXK safe to buy?

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