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BG11 OHV

2011 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

128,147 mi
Last recorded128,147 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG11 OHV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 128,147 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s/f & o/s/f inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 124,099 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 115,931 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 108,709 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 96,652 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 96,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 84,764 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 71,084 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 71,082 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 69,775 miles

Engine covers / undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2017 65,620 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 60,819 miles

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

engine covers / undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Dec 2016 60,814 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

engine covers / undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2015 56,605 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 50,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 44,497 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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BG11 OHV is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BG11 OHV, 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 BG11 OHV registered?

BG11 OHV is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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