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SM11 YCS

2011 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

98,052 mi
Last recorded98,052 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM11 YCS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 98,052 miles

Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Both rear wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2026 98,052 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre has cut in tread cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured Bolt broken away (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH shoulders ZERO tread NAIL in tyre NEAR FAIL (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder wear cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ZERO tread inner shoulder cuts in tread NEAR FAIL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 85,956 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slight binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flexi hoses outer sleeves split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 85,844 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam Main beam bulb not fitted in light unit correctly (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slight binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flexi hoses outer sleeves split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 73,188 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 73,188 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 70,791 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 70,752 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 67,263 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 67,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2021 63,269 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 62,451 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 56,613 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2019 56,613 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 53,525 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 50,849 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 43,962 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 34,261 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 26,149 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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SM11 YCS is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SM11 YCS, 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 SM11 YCS registered?

SM11 YCS is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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