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SF11 PKA

2011 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

144,289 mi
Last recorded144,289 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF11 PKA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 144,289 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2025 144,289 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2024 137,151 miles

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))

Fail 20 May 2024 137,151 miles

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))

Pass 18 May 2023 127,144 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 May 2023 127,144 miles

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))

Pass 19 May 2022 120,015 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 120,015 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2021 109,410 miles

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))

Fail 17 May 2021 109,410 miles

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))

Pass 22 May 2020 97,555 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 97,555 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2019 88,361 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2019 88,361 miles

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))

Pass 26 May 2018 77,864 miles

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Fail 25 May 2018 77,864 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Pass 26 May 2017 61,671 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine cover and under-trays fitted

Fail 25 May 2017 61,671 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2016 45,038 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 45,037 miles

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)

Pass 26 May 2015 26,255 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 19,410 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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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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