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GK11 AEV

2011 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

125,125 mi
Last recorded125,125 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK11 AEV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 125,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Aug 2025 125,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 120,438 miles

Engine oil level at minimum

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn inner (bald on shoulder) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 120,438 miles

Engine oil level at minimum

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn inner (bald on shoulder) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 99,983 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres wearing at inner edges

Fail 14 Aug 2023 99,919 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres wearing at inner edges

Pass 15 Aug 2022 74,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has slight damage on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 74,283 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has slight damage on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 52,458 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 51,468 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 51,468 miles

Bumper insecure rear (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 43,131 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 43,141 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2018 39,162 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 39,162 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 May 2017 34,383 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 34,383 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 30,236 miles

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

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)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 30,236 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 24,125 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 19,526 miles

Nearside rear tyre low on inner edge and nail in tread

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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GK11 AEV is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GK11 AEV, 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 GK11 AEV registered?

GK11 AEV is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 April 2011.

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