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LP60 VTF

2011 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

138,314 mi
Last recorded138,314 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP60 VTF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 138,314 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside. Please replace at next earliest convenience. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Dec 2024 134,091 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 130,933 miles

engine & sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2023 130,906 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine & sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2022 127,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (boarder line) (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 124,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 124,616 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2055017 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2055017 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 121,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055017 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (e))

coolant low

Pass 28 Nov 2019 119,525 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 114,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17w (5.2.3 (e))

small chip in windscreen

Pass 24 Jan 2018 106,988 miles

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall

Fail 18 Jan 2018 106,953 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall

Pass 12 Jan 2017 102,712 miles

underbody covers fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2016 99,006 miles

emissions too low to register

underbody and engine covers fitted

Fail 15 Jan 2016 99,006 miles

coil spring broken os and ns front (2.4.C.1a)

emissions too low to register

underbody and engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2015 94,051 miles

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 10 Jan 2014 68,160 miles

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

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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LP60 VTF is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LP60 VTF, 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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LP60 VTF is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 February 2011.

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