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PK11 VJG

2011 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

149,652 mi
Last recorded149,652 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK11 VJG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 149,652 miles

Offside Front Bumper damaged but not insecure or likely to cause injury

Offside Front Wing damaged but not likely to cause injury

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear under body and suspension slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength or causing a sharp edge/ projection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear lower wheel arches re welded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 149,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch corroded causing a projection (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch corroded causing a projection (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Bumper damaged but not insecure or likely to cause injury

Offside Front Wing damaged but not likely to cause injury

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear under body and suspension slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength or causing a sharp edge/ projection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 143,298 miles

Offside Front Bumper damaged but not insecure or likely to cause injury

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

Offside Front Wing damaged but not likely to cause injury

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear under body and suspension slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength or causing a sharp edge/ projection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 131,474 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear under body and suspension slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength or causing a sharp edge/ projection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 115,746 miles

Multiple rear suspension components slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength or causing a sharp edge/ projection

Fail 24 Aug 2021 115,532 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Multiple rear suspension components slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength or causing a sharp edge/ projection

Pass 9 Jun 2020 107,787 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 107,255 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 103,893 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 97,425 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 97,051 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 82,962 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 64,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 55,844 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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PK11 VJG is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PK11 VJG, 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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PK11 VJG is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 June 2011.

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