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FT11 ZGR

2011 Volvo S40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

165,726 mi
Last recorded165,726 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT11 ZGR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2025 165,726 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Wont adjust up (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Wont adjust up (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly twisted Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips on glass (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside & Offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 162,774 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

stone chip os of windscreen

Fail 20 Nov 2024 162,774 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low ns + os (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

stone chip os of windscreen

Pass 4 Dec 2023 160,822 miles

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 158,136 miles

Central Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 154,248 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2x chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 150,938 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 144,654 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 128,466 miles

Front under tray fitted

Fail 25 May 2018 128,464 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front under tray fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2017 110,303 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 102,366 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 101,127 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 73,204 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 72,706 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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 ZGR is a 2011 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZGR, 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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FT11 ZGR is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 July 2011.

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