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ST11 BKU

2011 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,051 mi
Last recorded91,051 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST11 BKU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 91,051 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower attachment bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower attachment bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear on2mm (5.2.3 (e))

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

advisory note nearside rear tyre tread is distorted

Fail 18 Jun 2022 90,946 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside front inner split leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured nearside rear recommend (4.4.3 (a))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured offside rear recommend (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower attachment bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower attachment bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear on2mm (5.2.3 (e))

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

advisory note at time of test boot will not open

advisory note nearside rear tyre tread is distorted

Pass 31 Mar 2021 73,408 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 73,402 miles

Front Steering column attachment defective Steering U Joint has play (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Coil Spring Lower Part collapsed (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner Wall has major cracks and thread depth is below 1.00mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 69,061 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 64,368 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 60,043 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 55,462 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2017 55,462 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 50,814 miles

Lower covers fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2015 43,823 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 32,797 miles

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

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

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 BKU is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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