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WU11 PDV

2011 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

64,022 mi
Last recorded64,022 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU11 PDV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 64,022 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

nearside front tyre wear on outer edge

Pass 7 Oct 2024 56,686 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 56,664 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 47,776 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

park brake lever travel n/s park lower effort may require adjustment

Pass 23 Sep 2022 38,627 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 38,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 30,658 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 30,658 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 23,625 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 21,632 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 21,629 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2018 20,839 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 14,155 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 13,756 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 13,362 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 12,482 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 11,615 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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WU11 PDV is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WU11 PDV, 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 WU11 PDV registered?

WU11 PDV is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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