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VA11 FJZ

2011 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

60,575 mi
Last recorded60,575 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA11 FJZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 60,575 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 57,689 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 54,614 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 51,033 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 46,791 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 43,951 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 41,440 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 38,218 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 33,200 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 30,015 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 26,103 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 25,952 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 21,032 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 16,961 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 FJZ is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VA11 FJZ, 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 VA11 FJZ registered?

VA11 FJZ is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 July 2011.

Is VA11 FJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA11 FJZ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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