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PC11 LJC

2011 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,606 mi
Last recorded86,606 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPC11 LJC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 86,606 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2025 86,591 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 78,620 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 78,620 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 70,740 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 59,705 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 58,483 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 51,418 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 46,266 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 41,741 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 37,133 miles

front tyre edges worn

Pass 18 Feb 2015 32,668 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 28,424 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 28,404 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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PC11 LJC is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PC11 LJC, 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 PC11 LJC registered?

PC11 LJC is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 March 2011.

Is PC11 LJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for PC11 LJC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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