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K31 RUK

2011 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests29 (23 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate79.3%

Mileage

177,486 mi
Last recorded177,486 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK31 RUK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

23 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 177,486 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2026 177,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2026 44,390 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 44,381 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 153,528 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2025 153,525 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 116,652 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 116,567 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 44,228 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 89,041 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose glass also slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 42,850 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 63,903 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 63,884 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 41,695 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 58,052 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 58,052 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 40,707 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 39,210 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 53,865 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 35,720 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 50,090 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 32,503 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 44,814 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 44,814 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 29,746 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 40,334 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 24,669 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 20,236 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 15,764 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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K31 RUK is a 2011 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.3%.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K31 RUK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 15 years old, this Volvo V40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K31 RUK is a 2011 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 March 2011.

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