2011 Volvo S40 1.6L Diesel · AK11 FFV
2011 Volvo S40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 25 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 195,119 miles. MOT expired on 01 Dec 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 195,119 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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AK11 FFV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2023
- 195,119 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AK11 FFV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Volvo S40 (AK11 FFV) between December 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
AK11 FFV Mileage History
- 02/12/2021189,112 mi
- 02/12/2021189,112 mi
- 01/12/2022191,557 mi+2,445 mi
- 06/11/2023195,119 mi+3,562 mi
Average of roughly 3,117 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo S40 (P1)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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