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SL11 UPP

2011 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

127,822 mi
Last recorded127,822 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL11 UPP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 127,822 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 109,905 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2024 109,772 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Heat shield loose

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

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

engine under tray loose

Pass 31 Jul 2023 94,706 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 94,706 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 84,338 miles

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2021 74,400 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 61,842 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 55,631 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 41,237 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 40,029 miles

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

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

nail in offside front tyre middle

rear inner brake pads getting low

Pass 24 Mar 2017 35,348 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 30,172 miles

child seat fitted unable to fully inspect seat belt

front tyres edges worn

Pass 31 Mar 2015 24,935 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre 3 mm

Pass 26 Mar 2014 19,675 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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SL11 UPP is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,560cc 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 SL11 UPP, 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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SL11 UPP is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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