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SP11 XTU

2011 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

129,926 mi
Last recorded129,926 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 129,926 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 123,053 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 123,053 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 114,404 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 97,698 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

undertray fitted

Fail 18 Jun 2021 97,691 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

undertray fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2020 95,561 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertray fitted

Fail 10 Jul 2020 95,561 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertray fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2019 89,952 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertray fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2019 89,941 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertray fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2018 79,342 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertray fitted

Fail 9 Jul 2018 79,342 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertray fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2017 60,973 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 60,973 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 43,746 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2015 25,670 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 25,526 miles

long travel on parking brake lever. rear braqkes may require adjustment or repair

wipres are streaky

Fail 13 Apr 2015 25,526 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

long travel on parking brake lever. rear braqkes may require adjustment or repair

wipres are streaky

Pass 11 Mar 2014 17,448 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 XTU 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 63.2%.

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 XTU, 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 XTU registered?

SP11 XTU is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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