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FT11 OBN

2011 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,409 mi
Last recorded40,409 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT11 OBN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 24 Apr 2025 40,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 39,291 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 38,159 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 36,558 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 35,099 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 34,392 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 31,832 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 29,112 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 26,200 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 23,363 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 May 2015 19,972 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 15,975 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre bauld on the inside edge

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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FT11 OBN is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FT11 OBN, 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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What year was FT11 OBN registered?

FT11 OBN is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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