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AX11 BVO

2011 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

134,097 mi
Last recorded134,097 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX11 BVO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 134,097 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 131,453 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 124,271 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 116,928 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 110,020 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Jun 2022 109,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jun 2021 102,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 98,327 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 94,431 miles

slight play in nearside front lower suspension arm bush

slight play in offside front lower suspension arm bush

Pass 27 Jun 2018 90,142 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 84,951 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 80,410 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 71,029 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 60,305 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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AX11 BVO is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AX11 BVO, 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 AX11 BVO registered?

AX11 BVO is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2011.

Is AX11 BVO safe to buy?

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