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VK11 MBV

2011 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,366 mi
Last recorded159,366 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK11 MBV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 159,366 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 148,322 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 148,322 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 136,056 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged seatbelt buckle clunking when pulled tight, is secure (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 136,056 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged seatbelt buckle clunking when pulled tight, is secure (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 11 May 2018 126,598 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 111,457 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2017 111,457 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 97,982 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 86,439 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 76,074 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 76,037 miles

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

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

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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VK11 MBV is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VK11 MBV, 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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VK11 MBV is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 May 2011.

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