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SJ11 UXL

2011 Volvo S40

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

113,101 mi
Last recorded113,101 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ11 UXL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 113,101 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface damaged (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 108,805 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 108,751 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements staying illuminated (4.5.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn inside treads (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 104,678 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both inside treads cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 98,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 98,041 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working pump (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 90,204 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 90,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 82,012 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 82,008 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 75,002 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 75,001 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 66,515 miles

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

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

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

slight judder from front brakes.

Pass 13 Mar 2018 56,281 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 56,273 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front tyres worn inner treads smooth

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 45,915 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 35,358 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 35,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 30,003 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 30,003 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 26,264 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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SJ11 UXL is a 2011 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SJ11 UXL, 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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SJ11 UXL is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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