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BF11 SKV

2011 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

178,702 mi
Last recorded178,702 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF11 SKV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 178,702 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 178,702 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper likely to become detached Lower spoiler. (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured Support broken it two. (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 174,277 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear TCA (traction Control Arm) Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Has new pads, and performs perfectly. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 174,277 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear TCA (traction Control Arm) Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Has new pads, and performs perfectly. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 169,434 miles

Nearside Front headlamp jet cover missing

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

Nearside Rear body panel damaged

Offside Front small stone chip in windscreen

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

handbrake travel slightly high

service over due message showing on dashboard

Pass 23 Feb 2021 166,071 miles

Nearside Front headlamp jet cover missing

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose bumper slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front small stone chip in windscreen

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

hand brake travel slightly high

Fail 9 Feb 2021 166,035 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

hand brake travel slightly high

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front headlamp jet cover missing

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose bumper slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front small stone chip in windscreen

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 162,563 miles

Nearside Side trim damaged, not likely to cause injury, does not have sharp edges.

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 162,553 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side trim damaged, not likely to cause injury, does not have sharp edges.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 144,411 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 144,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2018 128,955 miles

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

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2017 120,450 miles

Both Front Tyres Worn Very Low on Inside

Pass 19 Feb 2016 109,745 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 105,280 miles

Eml light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Feb 2015 105,262 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Jan 2014 84,487 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Jan 2014 84,487 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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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BF11 SKV is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BF11 SKV, 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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BF11 SKV is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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