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SY11 UZJ

2011 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,734 mi
Last recorded92,734 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY11 UZJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 92,734 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 90,720 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 85,829 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 79,116 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 71,326 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 68,282 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 68,282 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2019 61,200 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 53,241 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 43,698 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Front wipers worn

Pass 21 Mar 2016 32,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 25,449 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 25,449 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 20,362 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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SY11 UZJ is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UZJ, 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 SY11 UZJ registered?

SY11 UZJ is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is SY11 UZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY11 UZJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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