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OU11 XVZ

2011 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

119,980 mi
Last recorded119,980 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU11 XVZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 119,980 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2025 119,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 114,451 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 114,451 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 106,835 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 106,835 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 99,142 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 99,142 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 99,100 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside and offside...205/50R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 92,076 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Fail 6 Sep 2021 92,075 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Pass 9 Sep 2020 88,814 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded/pitted and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded/pitted and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 88,814 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded/pitted and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded/pitted and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 82,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 72,692 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 72,589 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 62,261 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 62,261 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 51,896 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 51,895 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 7 Oct 2015 40,523 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 32,112 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 32,112 miles

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

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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OU11 XVZ is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 OU11 XVZ, 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 OU11 XVZ registered?

OU11 XVZ is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 July 2011.

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