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CV11 VTW

2011 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,523 mi
Last recorded115,523 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV11 VTW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 115,523 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 115,523 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 102,702 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 94,133 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 81,961 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 73,176 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 69,951 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2019 63,846 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2018 55,700 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 44,784 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 39,030 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 33,486 miles

strong advise front tyres worn on edges 205/50/17

Fail 25 Apr 2015 33,486 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

advise discs lipped

strong advise front tyres worn on edges 205/50/17

Pass 29 Apr 2014 27,008 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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CV11 VTW 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 CV11 VTW, 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 CV11 VTW registered?

CV11 VTW is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 May 2011.

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