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PN11 WGK

2011 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,587 mi
Last recorded158,587 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN11 WGK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 158,587 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 16 Oct 2025 158,587 miles

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

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

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 16 Nov 2024 151,550 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Nov 2024 151,547 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Nov 2023 145,780 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 145,780 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 137,274 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 122,527 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 122,527 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 107,267 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 85,629 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 68,036 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 67,996 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 May 2017 53,024 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 38,692 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 18,759 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 14,180 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 14,180 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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PN11 WGK is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PN11 WGK, 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 PN11 WGK registered?

PN11 WGK is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 March 2011.

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