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FV11 OYH

2011 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

117,947 mi
Last recorded117,947 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV11 OYH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 117,947 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 110,941 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn and misshaped on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2025 110,941 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip beam ? (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip beam ? (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn and misshaped on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 103,616 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cut/split in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 95,825 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2023 95,808 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 88,832 miles

Nearside Front Inner driveshaft boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 May 2021 82,758 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 77,368 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 23 Mar 2020 77,368 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 12 Apr 2019 65,035 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 65,033 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 10 Apr 2018 51,869 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 39,729 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 29,041 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 21,721 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 16,451 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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FV11 OYH is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FV11 OYH, 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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FV11 OYH is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 April 2011.

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