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RO11 XPR

2011 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

117,783 mi
Last recorded117,783 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO11 XPR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 117,783 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 108,539 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine slightly leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 103,875 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 99,309 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 91,189 miles

advice on further look at front and rear brakes

advice on slight chip in front windscreen not in line of vision

Fail 11 Feb 2022 91,189 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

advice on further look at front and rear brakes

advice on slight chip in front windscreen not in line of vision

Pass 12 Feb 2021 81,906 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 71,691 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2020 71,690 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 64,879 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 64,878 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 57,909 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 51,550 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 45,099 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 36,847 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 28,342 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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RO11 XPR is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RO11 XPR, 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 RO11 XPR registered?

RO11 XPR is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is RO11 XPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO11 XPR shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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