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KY11 OCR

2011 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

87,978 mi
Last recorded87,978 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY11 OCR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 87,978 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2026 87,978 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 80,857 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 80,857 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Nearside Fail , Offside Advise both bulbs Replaced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 71,170 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 71,170 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 61,285 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 51,892 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 43,273 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 34,988 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 32,457 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 29,395 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 26,354 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 19 Feb 2016 22,062 miles

Under trays fitted.

Pass 13 Feb 2015 17,324 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2014 12,815 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing om edges

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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KY11 OCR is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 KY11 OCR, 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 KY11 OCR registered?

KY11 OCR is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is KY11 OCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY11 OCR shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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