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GK11 VBN

2011 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,965 mi
Last recorded170,965 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK11 VBN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 170,965 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 164,135 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 164,135 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2019 144,931 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 125,682 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 May 2017 112,735 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 103,266 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 103,266 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 92,902 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 72,311 miles

wipers smearing slightly

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 VBN is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GK11 VBN, 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 GK11 VBN registered?

GK11 VBN is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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