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SP11 VVF

2011 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

119,983 mi
Last recorded119,983 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP11 VVF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 119,983 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 117,172 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 114,001 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also rear frame and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear of arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded at joints

Fail 17 Oct 2023 114,001 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding discs and pads heat damaged (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached drop-link (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also rear frame and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear of arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded at joints

Pass 13 Oct 2022 113,024 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2022 113,024 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 110,362 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 110,361 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 109,802 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 109,802 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 101,499 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 101,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 86,245 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 86,245 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative BRACKET INSECURE (4.1.5 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 70,360 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 56,548 miles

Offside Rear TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 26 Oct 2015 43,264 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin just above minimum req (3.5.1g)

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

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

engine and underbody covers fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2014 26,270 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 22,324 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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SP11 VVF is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,560cc 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 SP11 VVF, 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 SP11 VVF registered?

SP11 VVF is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 March 2011.

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