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YT11 ZXL

2011 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2024
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

159,742 mi
Last recorded159,742 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT11 ZXL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 159,742 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 159,741 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 153,659 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 153,659 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 May 2021 149,595 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 148,649 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 140,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 133,867 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 133,865 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2017 126,074 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 126,061 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 117,388 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 105,094 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 91,220 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 91,220 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 91,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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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YT11 ZXL is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 YT11 ZXL, 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 YT11 ZXL registered?

YT11 ZXL is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 May 2011.

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