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SK11 WBD

2011 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,487 mi
Last recorded130,487 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK11 WBD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 130,487 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

general suspension corrosion

Pass 9 Feb 2024 123,938 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 123,937 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 118,164 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 118,162 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 111,186 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 101,352 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 92,934 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 80,832 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 80,822 miles

Front Inner Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 69,516 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 57,864 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 47,141 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 34,104 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 22,748 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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SK11 WBD is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SK11 WBD, 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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SK11 WBD is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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