2011 Volvo S40 1.6L Diesel · KV11 YOK
2011 Volvo S40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 26 Aug 2011. Recorded mileage 254,475 miles. MOT expired on 28 Aug 2024. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 254,475 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
KV11 YOK Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/08/2023
- 254,475 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KV11 YOK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Volvo S40 (KV11 YOK) between August 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
KV11 YOK Mileage History
- 19/08/2022248,783 mi
- 29/08/2023254,472 mi+5,689 mi
- 30/08/2023254,475 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 5,529 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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