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DL11 MVG

2011 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

138,531 mi
Last recorded138,531 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL11 MVG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 138,531 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2026 138,511 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 135,786 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both O/Side and N/Side (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 135,786 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both O/Side and N/Side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 130,822 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both O/Side and N/Side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both O/Side and N/Side (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 27 Jun 2024 130,822 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both O/Side and N/Side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both O/Side and N/Side (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 125,816 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both right and left (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both right and left (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 125,813 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both right and left (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both right and left (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 121,035 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both O/Side and N/Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 116,837 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 113,140 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 113,140 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Outline marker lamp not working front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate inscription illegible front (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2019 103,473 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 95,660 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r

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

both rear tyres have cracks in tread

Fail 29 May 2018 95,660 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

both rear tyres have cracks in tread

Pass 6 Jun 2017 84,095 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Back wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre casing showing cracks

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Back wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 81,427 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 75,724 miles

n/s/r tyre uneven wear

Pass 21 Jun 2014 70,039 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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DL11 MVG is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DL11 MVG, 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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DL11 MVG is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 June 2011.

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