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SH11 OWF

2011 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

69,690 mi
Last recorded69,690 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH11 OWF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 69,690 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2026 69,690 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 56,342 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 42,880 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 39,528 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 36,264 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 32,645 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 29,791 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 26,723 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 24,276 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 24,273 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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 4 Jul 2017 21,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 17,980 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 14,781 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 11,417 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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SH11 OWF is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SH11 OWF, 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 SH11 OWF registered?

SH11 OWF is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 July 2011.

Is SH11 OWF safe to buy?

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