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VE11 ONT

2011 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

154,513 mi
Last recorded154,513 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE11 ONT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 154,513 miles

Advise coolant pipe off coolant leaking rear off engine

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 141,653 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 129,365 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 114,909 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear parking brake travel high

Fail 15 Jul 2019 114,443 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view outer cover missing sharp eage (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear parking brake travel high

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 95,113 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s & n/s rear ()

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s & n/s front inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 77,464 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 72,567 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 72,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jul 2015 59,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 41,686 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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VE11 ONT is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Black 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 VE11 ONT, 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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VE11 ONT is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 July 2011.

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