2011 Volvo S40 2.0L Petrol · DN11 HHY
2011 Volvo S40 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 119,190 miles. MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,190 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DN11 HHY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/10/2026
- 119,190 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DN11 HHY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Volvo S40 (DN11 HHY) between October 2022 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached snapped (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))”.
DN11 HHY Mileage History
- 20/10/2022103,253 mi
- 25/10/2023109,029 mi+5,776 mi
- 21/10/2024114,065 mi+5,036 mi
- 21/10/2025117,731 mi+3,666 mi
- 29/10/2026119,190 mi+1,459 mi
Average of roughly 3,960 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo S40 (P1)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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