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YX11 WUB

2011 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,356 mi
Last recorded126,356 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX11 WUB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2025 126,356 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2025 126,355 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Rear Box Missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 125,258 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front wheel bend from inner edges

accilator padel rubber missing

Fail 6 Jun 2024 125,256 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp aim too low boths sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front wheel bend from inner edges

accilator padel rubber missing

Pass 30 Dec 2022 120,176 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 114,742 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 114,742 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 103,503 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 103,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 85,943 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two child seats fitted ()

Fail 11 Jun 2019 85,750 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing stud missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two child seats fitted ()

Pass 14 Jun 2018 71,952 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 71,952 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 65,655 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 56,707 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 48,762 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 36,249 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 33,018 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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YX11 WUB is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YX11 WUB, 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 YX11 WUB registered?

YX11 WUB is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 April 2011.

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