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SK11 WBJ

2011 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,820 mi
Last recorded69,820 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK11 WBJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 69,820 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 61,703 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 61,703 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 58,103 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2018 58,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 51,135 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 44,846 miles

discs have slight corrosion

Fail 5 Jan 2016 44,845 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release x3 (5.2.5a)

discs have slight corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2015 44,692 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 23,396 miles

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

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

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 WBJ is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SK11 WBJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SK11 WBJ registered?

SK11 WBJ is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is SK11 WBJ safe to buy?

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