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SW11 CXM

2011 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

153,183 mi
Last recorded153,183 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW11 CXM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 153,183 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 144,405 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2023 132,524 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 121,721 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 107,397 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 94,335 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 81,178 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 77,466 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)

Offside Rear bumper insecure

Offside mirror damaged

Fail 29 Nov 2016 77,445 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Offside Rear bumper insecure

Offside mirror damaged

Pass 19 May 2015 57,498 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

Pass 21 May 2014 42,371 miles

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

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

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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SW11 CXM is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SW11 CXM, 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 SW11 CXM registered?

SW11 CXM is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 May 2011.

Is SW11 CXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW11 CXM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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