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NV11 ZNE

2011 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,163 mi
Last recorded106,163 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV11 ZNE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 106,163 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front brake disc backing plate corroded and smashed

Offside Front brake disc backing plate corroded and smashed

Offside Rear brake disc backing plate corroded and smashed

Pass 8 Mar 2023 104,484 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2023 104,484 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 99,583 miles

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

Nearside Front brake binding

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2022 99,555 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front brake binding

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear brake binding

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2021 94,407 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 90,416 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 90,416 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn n/s/f wishbone rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn o/s/f wishbone rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 80,524 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 69,414 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 69,198 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 54,749 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 41,432 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 41,432 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 25,400 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 ZNE is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ZNE, 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 ZNE is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 July 2011.

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