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YC11 RCU

2011 Volvo S40

White Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

187,829 mi
Last recorded187,829 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2023
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC11 RCU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2023 187,829 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 180,599 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 180,582 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 170,918 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 170,918 miles

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 split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 162,263 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 7 Aug 2019 154,593 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Aug 2019 154,585 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Aug 2018 145,180 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 134,157 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 120,234 miles

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Both rear tyres out of shape

Child seats fitted

Engine covers fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre size 205/50/r17 93v

Under trays fitted

Fail 27 Jul 2016 120,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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Both rear tyres out of shape

Child seats fitted

Engine covers fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre size 205/50/r17 93v

Under trays fitted

Pass 18 May 2015 104,229 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 87,598 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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YC11 RCU is a 2011 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YC11 RCU, 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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YC11 RCU is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 May 2011.

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