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2011 Volvo S40

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

173,251 mi
Last recorded173,251 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE15 MOT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 173,251 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 160,815 miles

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

coil springs starting to corrode

front brake discs corroded on inner braking surfaces

rear brake discs corroded on inner braking surfaces

Fail 24 Mar 2025 160,811 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter under vehicle (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

coil springs starting to corrode

front brake discs corroded on inner braking surfaces

rear brake discs corroded on inner braking surfaces

Pass 23 Mar 2024 157,838 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm, and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 157,824 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))

Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm, and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 153,261 miles

coil springs corroded

n/s/r tyre tread distorted

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 16 Mar 2023 153,257 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))

coil springs corroded

n/s/r tyre tread distorted

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 24 Mar 2022 142,950 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

coil springs starting to corrode

front brake discs starting to corrode on inner braking surfaces

Fail 24 Mar 2022 142,945 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

coil springs starting to corrode

front brake discs starting to corrode on inner braking surfaces

Pass 30 Mar 2021 129,971 miles

Nearside front tyre worn close to tyre manufactures wear indicators

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre wron on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn close to tyre manufactures wear indicators

Fail 29 Mar 2021 129,966 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn close to tyre manufactures wear indicators

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre wron on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn close to tyre manufactures wear indicators

Pass 19 Mar 2020 127,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and is wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage near front of gearbox (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 114,446 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 98,426 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 98,420 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 77,154 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 77,154 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 66,421 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 66,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 55,088 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 40,161 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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E15 MOT is a 2011 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 E15 MOT, 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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E15 MOT is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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