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FX11 GKA

2011 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

179,927 mi
Last recorded179,927 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX11 GKA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 179,927 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Below 2mm and wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Below 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 179,909 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Below 2mm and wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Below 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 166,221 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 152,262 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 152,262 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 152,255 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 149,272 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 132,794 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 113,865 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 95,239 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 83,948 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 90,886 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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FX11 GKA is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 FX11 GKA, 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 FX11 GKA registered?

FX11 GKA is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 2011.

Is FX11 GKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX11 GKA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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