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VK11 YSF

2011 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2023
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

91,874 mi
Last recorded91,874 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2022 91,874 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 91,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 86,028 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 86,028 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 84,355 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 84,355 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Mar 2019 76,166 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 66,592 miles

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

Front Tyres, Wearing on Outer Edges

Fail 20 Mar 2018 66,592 miles

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

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

Front Tyres, Wearing on Outer Edges

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 58,621 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2017 58,621 miles

Nearside Front Outer Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 50,747 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 50,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 40,024 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 28,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 28,943 miles

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

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 YSF is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YSF, 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 VK11 YSF registered?

VK11 YSF is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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