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FT11 XAJ

2011 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

214,729 mi
Last recorded214,729 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT11 XAJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 214,729 miles

Nearside Front track rod end slight play

Nearside Front tyre sidewall minor damage

Offside Front shock absorber damp

corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 30 Jun 2025 209,920 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 May 2024 203,777 miles

Rear suspension components corroding

Fail 28 May 2024 203,777 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear suspension components corroding

Pass 2 Jun 2023 195,315 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 186,932 miles

Nearside Front cv boot deteriating

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2021 177,576 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2020 168,108 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 158,278 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 147,358 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2018 147,358 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))

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 136,519 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 136,510 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 126,329 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 126,326 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 105,743 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 105,743 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 May 2014 78,414 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges split and cut but not over specified limits

cover sills fitted unable to inspect outer sills

crack in windscreen close to 40mm limit may spread

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 XAJ is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FT11 XAJ, 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 XAJ registered?

FT11 XAJ is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 June 2011.

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