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YD11 OJG

2011 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,070 mi
Last recorded81,070 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD11 OJG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 81,070 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

tested in wet condition

Fail 17 Sep 2025 81,070 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

tested in wet condition

Pass 23 Sep 2024 69,102 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension rearmost xtwo both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2024 69,102 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension rearmost xtwo both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 59,552 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 59,544 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 50,958 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 50,358 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 49,682 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 47,818 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 45,879 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 41,928 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 35,620 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 30,127 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 22,927 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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YD11 OJG is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YD11 OJG, 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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YD11 OJG is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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