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MD11 XJM

2011 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,646 mi
Last recorded114,646 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD11 XJM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 114,646 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 7 Apr 2026 114,646 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 111,535 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 107,856 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Radiator support bracket heavily corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 104,808 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2023 104,806 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 102,325 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 96,378 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 89,238 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 79,386 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 79,385 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 69,116 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 58,517 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 19 Apr 2017 58,515 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rears (1.4.A.2f)

Valve stem seriously damaged all four (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 18 May 2016 46,641 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 46,640 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 May 2015 42,005 miles

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

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

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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MD11 XJM is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol 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 MD11 XJM, 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 MD11 XJM registered?

MD11 XJM is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 December 2011.

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