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SD11 SYW

2011 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

109,883 mi
Last recorded109,883 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD11 SYW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 109,883 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rall rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 109,883 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rall rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 108,112 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Stud Blown Out (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 108,111 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Stud Blown Out (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 105,730 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 102,561 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Some travel on hand brake lever.

Fail 16 Sep 2022 102,565 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Some travel on hand brake lever.

Pass 16 Sep 2021 95,514 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 88,583 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 88,583 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres worn on shoulders

Pass 11 Sep 2019 82,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2018 75,595 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 63,786 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 53,417 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 48,831 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread is cracked and perished

Offside Rear tyre is cracked and perished

Pass 18 Mar 2015 38,892 miles

nearside front tyre is worn on it's inner edge

offside front tyre is worn on it's inner edge

vehicle geometry check may be required

Pass 21 Mar 2014 27,831 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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SD11 SYW is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SD11 SYW, 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 SD11 SYW registered?

SD11 SYW is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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