CarVerify

Free Car Check

VE11 ONU

2011 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,599 mi
Last recorded191,599 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE11 ONU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 191,599 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 191,595 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 179,395 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front LINKAGE TOUCHING ON SHOCK ON FULL TURN

Fail 10 Oct 2022 179,388 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working FRONT AND REAR (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front LINKAGE TOUCHING ON SHOCK ON FULL TURN

Pass 6 Oct 2021 166,011 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2020 150,625 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2020 150,625 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2019 148,162 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 131,262 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 129,042 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 118,846 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 118,845 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 May 2015 105,626 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 May 2015 105,626 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 May 2014 76,897 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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
Full Volvo S40 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VE11 ONU is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VE11 ONU, 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

How do I check the history of VE11 ONU?

You can check the full history of VE11 ONU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VE11 ONU registered?

VE11 ONU is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 June 2011.

Is VE11 ONU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE11 ONU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VE11 ONU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VE11 ONU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.