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SW60 KRJ

2011 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

110,282 mi
Last recorded110,282 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW60 KRJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 110,282 miles

Rear SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Fail 25 Jun 2025 110,281 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 24 Jun 2024 101,168 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer sill not fully inspected due to covers

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive drop sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer sill not fully inspected due to covers

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive drop sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside floor section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 101,168 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Outer sill not fully inspected due to covers

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive drop sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer sill not fully inspected due to covers

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive drop sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside floor section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 91,183 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2023 91,126 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 84,843 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 84,843 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 80,222 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust front bracket getting corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2020 75,412 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 72,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 66,043 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 58,436 miles

Offside Rear tyre balding on inside tread and tyre cracking on tread

Pass 28 Jan 2017 50,189 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre worn and cracked inner edge

Fail 27 Jan 2017 50,187 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres worn inner edge

offside rear tyre worn and cracked inner edge

Pass 28 Jan 2016 42,018 miles

n/s/f suspension arm bush starting to split

Pass 28 Jan 2015 33,698 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 25,860 miles

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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SW60 KRJ is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SW60 KRJ, 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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SW60 KRJ is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 January 2011.

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