MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,289 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
exhaust centre section deteriorated
Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (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))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
exhaust centre section deteriorated
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in front windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cut in side wall. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust heat shield loose at rear.
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.53 mm. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in front windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached n/s/r link burst (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative front (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative o/s/f burst bracket/ insecure (4.1.5 (a))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s/f (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake excessively binding o/s/f (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front (3.5 (a))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear 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))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear 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))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald on inner edge( 205/50 R 17 93W ) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald on inner edge almost trough to cored (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear brake slight bind
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear brake slight bind
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
engine cover and under-trays fitted
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
EML on
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
engine cover and under-trays fitted
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SF11 PKA is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 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 SF11 PKA, 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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SF11 PKA is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 March 2011.
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