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BA55 NAY

2011 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,243 mi
Last recorded117,243 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA55 NAY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 117,243 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 110,326 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 102,804 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 88,011 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 86,513 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 86,211 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 86,211 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2019 79,582 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 75,545 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 75,545 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 69,244 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 63,746 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 50,811 miles

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

front wipers smearing screen

Pass 15 May 2014 34,482 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front foglamp assembly damaged

nearside front tyre valve stem slightly perished

offside rear tyre valve stem slightly perished

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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BA55 NAY is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BA55 NAY, 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 BA55 NAY registered?

BA55 NAY is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 May 2011.

Is BA55 NAY safe to buy?

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