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YE11 DLN

2011 Volvo S40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

89,618 mi
Last recorded89,618 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE11 DLN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 89,618 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under carriage corroded ( rear axle, sub-frame, front radiator carrier )

Pass 28 Jun 2023 86,702 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 84,055 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 84,055 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2021 82,284 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 76,059 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 74,729 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 73,216 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 May 2017 65,509 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 65,507 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 56,404 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 36,424 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Apr 2014 21,612 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YE11 DLN is a 2011 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YE11 DLN, 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 YE11 DLN registered?

YE11 DLN is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 April 2011.

Is YE11 DLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE11 DLN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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