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SV11 WKZ

2011 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

219,837 mi
Last recorded219,837 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV11 WKZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 219,837 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 216,583 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 214,256 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 210,115 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 39% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 204,457 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 201,248 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 187,883 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 161,381 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3-0mm. worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 161,381 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3-0mm. worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 134,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3-4mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 134,929 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3-4mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2-0mm. worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 124,305 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 124,006 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs lipped

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 97,012 miles

Both rear and nearside front tyres worn close to limit

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2014 77,850 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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SV11 WKZ is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SV11 WKZ, 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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SV11 WKZ is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 April 2011.

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