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ST11 BKN

2011 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

111,179 mi
Last recorded111,179 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST11 BKN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 111,179 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

strong smell of exhaust fumes in engine compartment but no leak could be traced

Pass 17 Aug 2024 104,909 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 98,966 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 95,866 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Oct 2021 88,828 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 88,828 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working inner and outer (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 79,415 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 79,413 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 72,304 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 72,304 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 64,860 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 59,302 miles

Nearside Front Inner driveshaft cover cracked

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 45,859 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 45,846 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 39,091 miles

engine and under tray covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 24 Mar 2015 32,796 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 23,693 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

different size tyres between front and rear axles

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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ST11 BKN is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ST11 BKN, 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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ST11 BKN is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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