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BR03 JSR

2011 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,256 mi
Last recorded66,256 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR03 JSR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 66,256 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 66,254 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in offside front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 64,831 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 May 2025 87,037 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs pitted inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 13 May 2025 87,008 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs pitted inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 22 May 2024 81,036 miles

rear discs lipped

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

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

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

front discs lipped

Pass 19 Jan 2024 61,244 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2024 61,244 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 71,719 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 58,536 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 69,504 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 56,453 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 63,978 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 55,002 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 57,778 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 50,498 miles

front tyres wearing slightly edges of tread

Fail 3 Jul 2019 50,494 miles

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

front tyres wearing slightly edges of tread

Pass 22 May 2019 50,195 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 42,024 miles

1/ o/s rear tyre near legal limits

2/ rear brake pads becoming worn

Pass 23 May 2018 46,552 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 33,759 miles

1/ o/s front tyre near legal limits and worn on inside edge

2/ n/s front tyre near legal limits and worn on outside edge

Pass 26 May 2017 42,945 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 38,013 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 31,535 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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BR03 JSR is a 2011 Volvo V40 in Red with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BR03 JSR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 15 years old, this Volvo V40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BR03 JSR is a 2011 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 July 2011.

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