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FG11 HDC

2011 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

122,052 mi
Last recorded122,052 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG11 HDC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 122,052 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre Slight buldge

Fail 8 Dec 2025 122,024 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre Slight buldge

Pass 20 Dec 2024 115,083 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

hand brake travel high

Pass 20 Dec 2023 107,906 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2023 100,062 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2022 100,053 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))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 91,549 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 79,286 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 79,286 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 68,857 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres =2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 68,857 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres =2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 59,669 miles

Nearside Front tyrev damage to outer side wall

Fail 28 Nov 2018 59,669 miles

Nearside Front tyrev damage to outer side wall

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 53,657 miles

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 47,335 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 44,662 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 44,662 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 37,618 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 26,790 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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FG11 HDC is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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