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EW53 TEW

2011 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

110,684 mi
Last recorded110,684 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEW53 TEW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 110,684 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp Aim, both slightly low but unable to adjust

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 110,684 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded ALL springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp Aim, both slightly low but unable to adjust

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 107,836 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2025 107,856 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 104,087 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 98,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 90,341 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 81,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 75,444 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer rubber sleeve moderately deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer rubber sleeve moderately deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 65,983 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge warn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 58,261 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 11 Apr 2018 58,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall damaged, 205/50/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

both rear tyres perished on sidewall

Pass 30 Mar 2017 49,860 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9 mm 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 49,860 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9 mm 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 44,272 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

pin hole in centre exhaust pipe

Pass 16 Apr 2015 39,186 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small chunk out of sidewall o/s/r tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2014 37,135 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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EW53 TEW is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc 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 EW53 TEW, 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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EW53 TEW is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 July 2011.

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