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DN11 GSU

2011 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

205,385 mi
Last recorded205,385 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN11 GSU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 205,385 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 202,625 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 200,151 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 197,106 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 194,021 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 191,300 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 188,260 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 180,800 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 179,330 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 174,090 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 148,533 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 118,228 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 85,349 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 85,349 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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DN11 GSU is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DN11 GSU, 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 DN11 GSU registered?

DN11 GSU is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is DN11 GSU safe to buy?

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