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S321 SWJ

2011 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

118,671 mi
Last recorded118,671 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS321 SWJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 118,671 miles

Central manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 118,653 miles

Offside Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 107,269 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 103,651 miles

Central Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 98,578 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 95,236 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 91,318 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 84,525 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 65,630 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 60,493 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 51,854 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 41,780 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 31,370 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 21,892 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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S321 SWJ is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 S321 SWJ, 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 S321 SWJ registered?

S321 SWJ is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is S321 SWJ safe to buy?

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