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FFZ 8590

2011 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,246 mi
Last recorded109,246 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFZ 8590
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 109,246 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2025 109,180 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 108,911 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 108,911 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 102,662 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 102,539 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 90,782 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 79,153 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 67,029 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 51,915 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 37,064 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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FFZ 8590 is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FFZ 8590, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FFZ 8590?

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What year was FFZ 8590 registered?

FFZ 8590 is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is FFZ 8590 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FFZ 8590 shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FFZ 8590 have outstanding finance?

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