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LS11 UFC

2011 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,816 mi
Last recorded97,816 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS11 UFC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 97,816 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2025 97,802 miles

Front Headlamp incorrect colour dipped beam (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 95,678 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated drive shaft boot /gaiter torn/split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 82,641 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 80,200 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front sun visor drops down, does not effect drivers view.

Fail 3 Jan 2023 80,199 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front sun visor drops down, does not effect drivers view.

Pass 5 Jan 2022 70,662 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes and ferules covered in grease/ underseal (1.1.11 (c))

covers and undertrays obscuring components

Pass 31 Mar 2020 70,648 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 68,095 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 61,611 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 61,610 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 54,570 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 46,991 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 38,591 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Mar 2015 38,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 29,874 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2014 29,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LS11 UFC is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LS11 UFC, 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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LS11 UFC is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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