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NV11 XCU

2011 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

91,960 mi
Last recorded91,960 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV11 XCU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 91,960 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 90,527 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 88,474 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 85,378 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 83,483 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 80,533 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 77,589 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 71,588 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 71,588 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 68,618 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 56,465 miles

Engine light on.

Pass 19 Jul 2016 46,894 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 38,875 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 38,872 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 30,844 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 XCU is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Red 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 NV11 XCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NV11 XCU registered?

NV11 XCU is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 July 2011.

Is NV11 XCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV11 XCU 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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