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RV11 CMY

2011 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

51,893 mi
Last recorded51,893 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV11 CMY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 51,893 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 48,555 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 45,541 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 42,926 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 39,001 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 39,001 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 36,221 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 34,997 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 30,388 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 30,388 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 26,727 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 26,727 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 23,417 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 19,398 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 14,256 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 10,141 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

body sill covers fitted

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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RV11 CMY is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol 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 RV11 CMY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV11 CMY registered?

RV11 CMY is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 April 2011.

Is RV11 CMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV11 CMY 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.

Does RV11 CMY have outstanding finance?

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