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NL11 NWD

2011 Volvo S40

Orange Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

140,332 mi
Last recorded140,332 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL11 NWD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 140,332 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 137,590 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 135,009 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 132,371 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 129,954 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 128,261 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 126,537 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both fronts (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2019 126,537 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both fronts (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 124,125 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 121,388 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 119,191 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 116,910 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 102,857 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 101,613 miles

the windscreen is cracked on the passenger side but not obstructing drivers view

Fail 22 Feb 2014 101,613 miles

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

the windscreen is cracked on the passenger side but not obstructing drivers view

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 NWD is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Orange with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 NL11 NWD, 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 NL11 NWD registered?

NL11 NWD is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 March 2011.

Is NL11 NWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL11 NWD shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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