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M111 WDE

2011 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

134,010 mi
Last recorded134,010 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM111 WDE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 134,010 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 131,403 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 131,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 126,091 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 122,090 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 122,090 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 120,011 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 120,011 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 110,603 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 94,235 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR OF ARM (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR OF ARM (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 94,235 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR OF ARM (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR OF ARM (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 77,332 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR OF ARM (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 56,644 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 36,100 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 22,831 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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M111 WDE is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 M111 WDE, 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 M111 WDE registered?

M111 WDE is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is M111 WDE safe to buy?

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