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SY11 PXA

2011 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

124,345 mi
Last recorded124,345 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY11 PXA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 124,345 miles

ALL underside including suspension components corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 119,369 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 119,369 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 115,286 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 103,523 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 103,523 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 93,343 miles

all 4 tyres close to limit

Pass 14 Dec 2016 80,953 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 74,852 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 64,408 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 52,461 miles

emmisons too clean to register on testing equipment

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 PXA is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SY11 PXA, 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 PXA registered?

SY11 PXA is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is SY11 PXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY11 PXA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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