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YX11 YBU

2011 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

43,722 mi
Last recorded43,722 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX11 YBU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 43,722 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 42,464 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 42,464 miles

Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended n/s + o/s (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 41,205 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 39,338 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 36,889 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded steering rack to pump (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 34,278 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded from rack to pump (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020 32,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 31,039 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 28,220 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 22 May 2017 25,251 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 19 May 2016 20,913 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 16,847 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 11,874 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 YBU is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YX11 YBU, 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 YBU registered?

YX11 YBU is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 June 2011.

Is YX11 YBU safe to buy?

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