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FY11 HMG

2011 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

74,390 mi
Last recorded74,390 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 74,390 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 71,816 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 69,420 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 68,092 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 68,092 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 66,316 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 63,723 miles

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 18 Feb 2020 62,903 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 59,833 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 59,833 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 54,146 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 46,620 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 38,199 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 31,424 miles

front tyres worn slighty on inside edge

Pass 3 Mar 2014 24,095 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 24,095 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 HMG is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FY11 HMG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY11 HMG registered?

FY11 HMG is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is FY11 HMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY11 HMG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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