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NL11 VLU

2011 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,819 mi
Last recorded131,819 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL11 VLU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2021 131,819 miles

Both front wiper smearing

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 131,819 miles

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

Both front wiper smearing

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 117,547 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 98,249 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 98,249 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 78,389 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 59,150 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2016 41,431 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 29,329 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 23,457 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VLU is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 NL11 VLU, 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 VLU registered?

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

Is NL11 VLU safe to buy?

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