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SG11 CNU

2011 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

159,871 mi
Last recorded159,871 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG11 CNU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 159,871 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 147,934 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 147,934 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2024 135,037 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 125,642 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2023 125,642 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 115,494 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 105,008 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 104,588 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 92,406 miles

Nearside Rear Brake flexi hose insecure.

Fail 29 Jun 2019 92,406 miles

Nearside Rear Brake flexi hose insecure.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 85,644 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 75,399 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 66,487 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 63,686 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 51,208 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre badly out of shape inside shoulder tread distortion

Fail 14 May 2014 51,208 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre badly out of shape inside shoulder tread distortion

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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SG11 CNU 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 70.6%.

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 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 SG11 CNU, 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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SG11 CNU is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 May 2011.

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