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WJ11 RLU

2011 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

141,508 mi
Last recorded141,508 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ11 RLU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 141,508 miles

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 130,115 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 123,852 miles

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

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

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

handbrake excessive travel

Fail 24 Sep 2024 123,851 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

handbrake excessive travel

Pass 29 Sep 2023 118,718 miles

parking brake excessive travel

Pass 1 Sep 2022 109,887 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 16 Sep 2021 104,953 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 97,258 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 88,788 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

power steering a bit stiff in places in operation

Pass 11 Sep 2018 75,952 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm tread depth

Pass 4 Sep 2017 69,212 miles

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

surface cuts in n/s/front tyre sidewall

Pass 14 Sep 2016 64,456 miles

surface cut in n/s front tyre sidewall

Pass 14 Sep 2015 60,583 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 56,761 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 54,147 miles

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

ns mirror insecure

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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WJ11 RLU is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 WJ11 RLU, 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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WJ11 RLU is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 March 2011.

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