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CP11 MGU

2011 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,981 mi
Last recorded99,981 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP11 MGU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 99,981 miles

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

chip in windscreen

n/s/r tyre uneven wear pattern

o/s/r tyre heavy inner edge wear and cracking

Fail 19 Jun 2024 99,981 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

chip in windscreen

n/s/r tyre uneven wear pattern

o/s/r tyre heavy inner edge wear and cracking

Pass 20 Jun 2023 98,406 miles

o/s/r tyre heavy inner edge wear

o/s/r tyre heavy inner edge wear

uneven wear to n/s/r tyre

Fail 19 Jun 2023 98,403 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre heavy inner edge wear

o/s/r tyre heavy inner edge wear

uneven wear to n/s/r tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2022 97,700 miles

both lower arm bushes slightly worn

o/s/r tyre inner edge wear

Fail 10 Jun 2022 97,700 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

both lower arm bushes slightly worn

o/s/r tyre inner edge wear

Pass 9 Jun 2021 93,630 miles

both rear tyres inner edge wear

Fail 8 Jun 2021 93,629 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyres inner edge wear

Pass 6 Jul 2020 88,681 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 15 Apr 2019 78,733 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 66,318 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 55,466 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 44,472 miles

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

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 8 Jun 2015 34,502 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 25,367 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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CP11 MGU is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 CP11 MGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CP11 MGU registered?

CP11 MGU is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 June 2011.

Is CP11 MGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP11 MGU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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