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YY11 VEX

2011 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

114,282 mi
Last recorded114,282 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY11 VEX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 114,282 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2026 114,282 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 111,097 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 111,097 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 107,296 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 107,296 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 101,295 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2022 95,027 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 95,025 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2021 88,722 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both washer jets (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2021 88,722 miles

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

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both washer jets (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 83,815 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Wipers have slight smear

Fail 8 Jun 2020 83,815 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front 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))

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

Wipers have slight smear

Pass 4 Jun 2019 78,770 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 78,768 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 66,777 miles

Both rear tyres castellated

O/S/R tyre inner edge wearing thin

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped left side of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 66,777 miles

Both rear tyres castellated

O/S/R tyre inner edge wearing thin

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped left side of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 50,318 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 36,654 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 36,654 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 31,613 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 24,193 miles

2 bolts missing from catalyst support bracket

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)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 24,193 miles

2 bolts missing from catalyst support bracket

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 VEX is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 YY11 VEX, 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 VEX registered?

YY11 VEX is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 July 2011.

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