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YY11 AMV

2011 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

35,159 mi
Last recorded35,159 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY11 AMV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 35,159 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 33,146 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 33,146 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 31,798 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 30,176 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 28,836 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 27,549 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2021 27,549 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2020 26,630 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 24,534 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 22,162 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 19,716 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 19,716 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 17,110 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 14,425 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 11,518 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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YY11 AMV is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol 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 YY11 AMV, 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 YY11 AMV registered?

YY11 AMV is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 April 2011.

Is YY11 AMV safe to buy?

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