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SA11 MGJ

2011 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,567 mi
Last recorded97,567 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA11 MGJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 97,567 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 93,994 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 90,831 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 87,999 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 83,129 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 75,384 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 75,384 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 66,732 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2016 54,050 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 54,044 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 39,504 miles

wear on inner edge of offside front tyre tread

Fail 21 Oct 2015 39,504 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

wear on inner edge of offside front tyre tread

Pass 15 Oct 2014 24,463 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 15,482 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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SA11 MGJ is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SA11 MGJ, 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 SA11 MGJ registered?

SA11 MGJ is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 March 2011.

Is SA11 MGJ safe to buy?

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