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RV11 RDO

2011 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,536 mi
Last recorded116,536 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV11 RDO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 116,536 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 116,531 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 115,801 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated slightly high (1.1.6 (d))

engine bay covers and full undertrays fitted, obscuring full inspection of some components

Pass 8 Dec 2020 115,259 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 115,251 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 110,592 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 104,147 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 95,518 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox' 2 to 3mm only.... (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox' 2 to 3mm only.... (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 May 2017 95,452 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc split open leaked grease.... (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox' 2 to 3mm only.... (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox' 2 to 3mm only.... (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2016 87,714 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 72,988 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Plastic cover sills fitted.

Pass 29 Apr 2014 51,166 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 RDO is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RV11 RDO, 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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RV11 RDO is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 May 2011.

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