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WL11 BHZ

2011 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

124,067 mi
Last recorded124,067 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL11 BHZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 124,067 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 112,548 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 100,776 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 79,472 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 75,301 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension arm rear bush perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower arm bushes worn/ perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower link arm bushes worn/ perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension trailing arm front bushes worn/ perished slightly

o/s/f brake pipe into brake hose slightly corroded

rear exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2019 71,996 miles

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2018 66,917 miles

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

Rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Sep 2017 62,160 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 62,160 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 54,759 miles

Offside Front tyre inner shoulder bald.

Pass 28 Aug 2015 36,066 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 35,624 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 27,868 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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WL11 BHZ is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WL11 BHZ, 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 WL11 BHZ registered?

WL11 BHZ is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 May 2011.

Is WL11 BHZ safe to buy?

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