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FY11 HKP

2011 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

142,666 mi
Last recorded142,666 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY11 HKP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 142,666 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 141,447 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 140,059 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 137,999 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 136,206 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 136,202 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 133,973 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 132,496 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 129,467 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 129,467 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 126,274 miles

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

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

Offside headlamp beam pattern poor

Pass 27 Feb 2017 122,587 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2017 122,586 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 118,852 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 118,851 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 114,145 miles

Rear tyres perished in tread.

Pass 30 Jul 2014 107,786 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 107,786 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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FY11 HKP 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 FY11 HKP, 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 FY11 HKP registered?

FY11 HKP is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 March 2011.

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