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P8 WMJ

2011 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

86,192 mi
Last recorded86,192 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 WMJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 86,192 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

covers and trays

Pass 23 Jul 2025 84,868 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Inner cv gaiter oozing grease

Offside Rear floorpan dented

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 22 Jul 2025 84,839 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.55 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Inner cv gaiter oozing grease

Offside Rear floorpan dented

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 22 Jul 2024 83,480 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Inner cv gaiter oozing grease

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 22 Jul 2024 83,478 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.55 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Inner cv gaiter oozing grease

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 21 Jul 2023 82,031 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated oozing grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 21 Jul 2023 82,025 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.55 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated oozing grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 3 Aug 2022 81,061 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 81,036 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 79,984 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 20 Jul 2020 78,973 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 14 Aug 2019 77,729 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

vehicle wet underneath when tested

Pass 20 Jul 2018 75,877 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 74,298 miles

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Oil leak

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 18 Aug 2016 73,046 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 71,074 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 68,064 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

body sill covers fitted

front brake discs worn slightly

Pass 30 Sep 2014 68,064 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

body sill covers fitted

front brake discs worn slightly

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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P8 WMJ is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P8 WMJ, 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 P8 WMJ registered?

P8 WMJ is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 October 2011.

Is P8 WMJ safe to buy?

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