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P30 JJT

2011 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

133,860 mi
Last recorded133,860 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP30 JJT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 133,860 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

both front rear suspension bushes worn

Fail 27 Oct 2025 133,856 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

both front rear suspension bushes worn

Pass 28 Oct 2024 119,104 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Road wheel slightly distorted n/s/f and n/s/r (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 105,400 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 97,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge very close to cords replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge very close to cords replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 88,131 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 80,240 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 80,240 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 70,923 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 70,923 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 59,286 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 51,778 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 44,368 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 37,127 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 31,642 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 24,149 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front tyres showing signs of wear.

Fail 25 Mar 2014 24,149 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front tyres showing signs of wear.

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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P30 JJT is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P30 JJT, 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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P30 JJT is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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