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AY11 XLC

2011 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

107,550 mi
Last recorded107,550 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY11 XLC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 107,550 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH TYRES WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 107,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH TYRES WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 100,555 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 94,402 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 88,391 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 83,442 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 79,123 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 76,031 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 69,575 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 58,920 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 51,901 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 44,209 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 36,184 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 17,391 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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AY11 XLC is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc 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 AY11 XLC, 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 AY11 XLC registered?

AY11 XLC is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 March 2011.

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