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GJ11 YJL

2011 Volvo S40

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

162,541 mi
Last recorded162,541 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ11 YJL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 162,541 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 162,498 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 155,879 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 145,103 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 133,574 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 117,147 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 117,100 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 110,986 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 105,523 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 100,022 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 92,000 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 92,000 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 71,919 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2015 71,919 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 47,492 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)

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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GJ11 YJL is a 2011 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 GJ11 YJL, 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 GJ11 YJL registered?

GJ11 YJL is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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The MOT history for GJ11 YJL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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