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RF11 JJK

2011 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

152,401 mi
Last recorded152,401 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF11 JJK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 152,401 miles

under trays are fitted not allowing full inspection of testable components

Pass 24 Apr 2023 133,006 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 128,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 128,829 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour And also lens has damaged (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 123,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre low tread on edges

Offside Front Tyre low tread on edges

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

Fail 14 Apr 2021 123,263 miles

Headlamp aim not tested Both headlights not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking Rack boot/steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre low tread on edges

Offside Front Tyre low tread on edges

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 110,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Has cuts to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Has deep cut on tread and starting to perish on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 105,247 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 98,520 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2017 98,520 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter housing (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 91,695 miles

advise 4 wheel alignment

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

front tyres wearing on inner edges. re-check in 2-3k

re-check rear brake pads in 3-4k

Pass 30 Jun 2015 83,785 miles

both rear tyres low on inner edges and out of shape

Pass 21 Jul 2014 66,187 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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RF11 JJK is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RF11 JJK, 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 RF11 JJK registered?

RF11 JJK is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 August 2011.

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