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DA11 BFK

2011 Volvo S40

White Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

156,786 mi
Last recorded156,786 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA11 BFK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 156,786 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 136,749 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 136,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 117,473 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside thinner than offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front orange marker lamp on headlamp inoperative

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 117,472 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure egg shaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside thinner than offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front orange marker lamp on headlamp inoperative

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge close to cords being exposed (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 27 Oct 2022 96,250 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven and showing signs of high and low spots but not out of shape yet

Fail 26 Oct 2022 96,250 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven and showing signs of high and low spots but not out of shape yet

Pass 23 Nov 2021 87,550 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 81,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 68,563 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 54,503 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 54,503 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 48,929 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 41,264 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 32,161 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 25,367 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 23,188 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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DA11 BFK is a 2011 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,999cc 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 DA11 BFK, 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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DA11 BFK is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 May 2011.

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