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SY11 PVP

2011 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,154 mi
Last recorded53,154 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY11 PVP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 53,154 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone Bracket ()

Fail 10 Apr 2018 53,154 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone Bracket ()

Pass 7 Apr 2017 43,625 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

front brake pads wearing thin

o/s indicator repeater on mirror damaged

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 18 Apr 2016 37,690 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 32,370 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 25,999 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 25,999 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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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SY11 PVP is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SY11 PVP, 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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What year was SY11 PVP registered?

SY11 PVP is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 April 2011.

Is SY11 PVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY11 PVP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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