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R66 KYG

2011 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests37 (29 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate78.4%

Mileage

101,816 mi
Last recorded101,816 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR66 KYG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

29 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 101,816 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2026 101,815 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Feb 2026 149,762 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 89,328 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (215/50 17) Worn o n inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2025 89,328 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (215/50 17) Worn o n inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 141,592 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 76,517 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 133,776 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 71,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 126,007 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 65,977 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 118,374 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 60,805 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 105,108 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 105,104 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 57,905 miles

Nearside Rear 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 13 Feb 2020 95,460 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 95,454 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low not adjusting (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 53,310 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 82,135 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 82,116 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2018 46,228 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 73,524 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 73,522 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2017 39,725 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 65,736 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 65,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 33,073 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 61,615 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 27,822 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 54,780 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 22,260 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 47,730 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 41,170 miles

Brake Advisories: RBT Front Brake Imbalance: 25%

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 41,168 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 32,794 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 27,608 miles

Front brake application uneven suggest inspection/adjustment

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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R66 KYG is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.4%.

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 R66 KYG, 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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R66 KYG is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 April 2011.

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