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VA11 FJU

2011 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,667 mi
Last recorded128,667 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA11 FJU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 128,667 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre`s inner edge`s worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre`s worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 128,667 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre`s inner edge`s worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre`s worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 126,255 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush mount has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 123,458 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 114,874 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 88,758 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 88,758 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 62,025 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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VA11 FJU is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VA11 FJU, 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 VA11 FJU registered?

VA11 FJU is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 July 2011.

Is VA11 FJU safe to buy?

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