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NV11 SZO

2011 Volvo S40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,578 mi
Last recorded174,578 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV11 SZO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 174,578 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 148,101 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 121,784 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 12 Mar 2022 121,784 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 121,758 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

oil low

Pass 10 Mar 2021 109,596 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 97,552 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 87,270 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split, performance not adversely affected. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rip in tyre, cords not showing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split, performance not adversely affected. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 66,561 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 63,760 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 56,135 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 56,135 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2016 47,096 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 47,096 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 37,933 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 29,590 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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NV11 SZO is a 2011 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NV11 SZO, 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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NV11 SZO is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 July 2011.

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