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YH11 UAC

2011 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

116,753 mi
Last recorded116,753 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH11 UAC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 116,753 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 116,749 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 108,157 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 99,257 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 88,635 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 86,635 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Fuel filter housing damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 76,982 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 64,169 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2021 64,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 58,434 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 52,233 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 44,000 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 34,113 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 28,415 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 22,892 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 16,670 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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YH11 UAC is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YH11 UAC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH11 UAC registered?

YH11 UAC is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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The MOT history for YH11 UAC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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