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FG11 FOH

2011 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

166,947 mi
Last recorded166,947 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG11 FOH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 166,947 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 166,844 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated insecure (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 131,095 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 99,951 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Front registration plate damaged

Handbrake lever has excessive travel

Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn Both (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread is damaged (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 99,951 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Front registration plate damaged

Handbrake lever has excessive travel

Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn Both (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose insecure

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread is damaged (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 71,107 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 169,389 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boot lid warning light staying on

Fail 31 Mar 2015 169,389 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boot lid warning light staying on

Pass 8 Apr 2014 139,979 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Low fuel light on!

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Apr 2014 139,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

4/4/5 - 6/6/6 - 3/3/1 - 6/6/6 - Spr ??

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Low fuel light on!

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FG11 FOH is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FG11 FOH, 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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FG11 FOH is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 April 2011.

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