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CV11 XZW

2011 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

59,720 mi
Last recorded59,720 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV11 XZW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 59,720 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 54,464 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 47,261 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both sides (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 47,261 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both sides (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 39,267 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 32,296 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 29,549 miles

Both rear tyres inner edge slightly wearing

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

Offside Front Tyre inner edge slightly wearing

Fail 11 Jan 2021 29,546 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Both rear tyres inner edge slightly wearing

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

Offside Front Tyre inner edge slightly wearing

Pass 30 Jan 2020 26,937 miles

clutch slipping

Fail 30 Jan 2020 26,937 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

clutch slipping

Pass 19 Feb 2019 24,788 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 22,436 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 20,877 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both fronts , have very little lift (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 18,391 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 15,523 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2014 12,218 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 12,218 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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CV11 XZW is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XZW, 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 XZW registered?

CV11 XZW is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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