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LT11 ZNV

2011 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,492 mi
Last recorded34,492 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT11 ZNV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 34,492 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 27,116 miles

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

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

Offside 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 2 Dec 2023 20,402 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Crack (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 19,750 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front bumper and side wing panel damaged

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Offside Rear door and side wing panel damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 19,749 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp On all the time does not go off (4.5.4 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front bumper and side wing panel damaged

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Offside Rear door and side wing panel damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 19,168 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 18,860 miles

Engine cover and Under-Tray cover fitted

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

Nearside Front Bumper damaged cracked

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 17,947 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 15,554 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 14,207 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 12,653 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers fitted

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

offside front tyre wear thin inner edge

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Feb 2016 12,647 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers fitted

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

offside front tyre wear thin inner edge

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2015 10,786 miles

Slight groove worn into offside front tyre inner side wall

Fail 3 Mar 2015 10,785 miles

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

NOTE: Slight grooves worn into inner side walls of both front tyres.

Pass 24 Feb 2014 8,236 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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LT11 ZNV is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LT11 ZNV, 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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LT11 ZNV is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 March 2011.

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