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AY03 ROB

2011 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,796 mi
Last recorded98,796 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 ROB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 98,796 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 98,796 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 90,040 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 90,040 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 84,931 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 80,790 miles

both front suspension arm bushes slightly worn

Pass 4 Nov 2021 79,854 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 78,332 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 76,767 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 74,086 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 65,583 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 54,444 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 54,444 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 53,902 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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AY03 ROB is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AY03 ROB, 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 AY03 ROB registered?

AY03 ROB is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 July 2011.

Is AY03 ROB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY03 ROB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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