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SV11 WJY

2011 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,727 mi
Last recorded106,727 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV11 WJY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 106,727 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 99,537 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 96,219 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 91,574 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 87,345 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 85,829 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 80,492 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 71,912 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 71,912 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb faded (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb faded (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 64,231 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 58,841 miles

Tail pipe hangers corroded slightly

Fail 20 Feb 2016 58,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tail pipe hangers corroded slightly

Pass 20 Feb 2015 48,187 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 48,187 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 39,429 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 39,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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SV11 WJY is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 SV11 WJY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SV11 WJY registered?

SV11 WJY is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 April 2011.

Is SV11 WJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV11 WJY shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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