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LM11 KJA

2011 Volvo S40

Orange Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,671 mi
Last recorded126,671 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM11 KJA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 126,671 miles

Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose Both (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack area, unable to confirm due to covers (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 120,503 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive red fluid??? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2023 120,503 miles

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive red fluid??? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 115,101 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 115,101 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 108,776 miles

Front belly pan loose

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2021 108,776 miles

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

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

Front belly pan loose

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 104,095 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 104,095 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play track rod end lock nut backed right off.we have only tightend advise you have it checked properly asap (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 100,666 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 95,810 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 95,808 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 93,642 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 83,316 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2016 83,316 miles

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 62,171 miles

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 7 Nov 2014 39,453 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 37,814 miles

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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LM11 KJA is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Orange with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LM11 KJA, 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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LM11 KJA is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 June 2011.

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