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98,052 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Both rear wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))
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))
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))
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))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
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))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
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))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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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.
Is SM11 YCS safe to buy?
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