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NL11 NWC

2011 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

244,492 mi
Last recorded244,492 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL11 NWC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 244,492 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 244,492 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 231,181 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 213,111 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 May 2019 213,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 203,405 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

under tray fitted

Fail 13 Jun 2018 203,405 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2017 184,070 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 184,070 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 May 2016 155,491 miles

Nearside Front nail in tread of tyre

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 May 2016 155,482 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on the worn inside edge has a couple of cuts (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' air freshners (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front nail in tread of tyre

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 129,103 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 129,092 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 100,362 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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NL11 NWC is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NL11 NWC, 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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NL11 NWC is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 March 2011.

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