2011 Volvo S40 1.6L Diesel · JA08 JAG
2011 Volvo S40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 138,881 miles. MOT expired on 26 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2011
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,881 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JA08 JAG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 27/03/2026
- 138,881 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JA08 JAG 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 (JA08 JAG) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 27 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
JA08 JAG Mileage History
- 07/03/2024124,878 mi
- 12/03/2024124,922 mi+44 mi
- 26/03/2025134,605 mi+9,683 mi
- 27/03/2025134,648 mi+43 mi
- 27/03/2026138,881 mi+4,233 mi
Average of roughly 6,819 miles per year across 5 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: Poor
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