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XX09 DMC

2011 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

132,951 mi
Last recorded132,951 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX09 DMC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 132,951 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2026 132,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 117,227 miles

front tyre inner tread edges worn (tracking)

Fail 23 Jul 2025 117,227 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

front tyre inner tread edges worn (tracking)

Pass 23 Jul 2024 102,240 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 83,605 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 77,457 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 75,971 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 73,086 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 70,046 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 65,211 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 64,584 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 63,817 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 59,947 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 41,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 23,917 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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XX09 DMC is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XX09 DMC, 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 XX09 DMC registered?

XX09 DMC is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 July 2011.

Is XX09 DMC safe to buy?

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