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GF11 WCR

2011 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

150,944 mi
Last recorded150,944 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF11 WCR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 150,944 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides. (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 11 Oct 2024 141,012 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 140,909 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 120,192 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 112,200 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 101,368 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

no bump stops/dust covers on rear shock absorbers

Fail 18 Aug 2021 101,368 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

no bump stops/dust covers on rear shock absorbers

Pass 4 Aug 2020 97,151 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 97,151 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 92,638 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 86,310 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2018 86,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 78,629 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 78,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50zr17w (4.1.D.1a)

Wheel nut(s) missing 4 missing, all wheels! (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 68,867 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 58,002 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 47,118 miles

Nearside Front 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 27 May 2014 46,619 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2014 46,619 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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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GF11 WCR is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GF11 WCR, 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 GF11 WCR registered?

GF11 WCR is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 June 2011.

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