2011 Volvo S40 2.0L Diesel · LS11 WCV
2011 Volvo S40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2011. Recorded mileage 228,057 miles. MOT expired on 03 Jul 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 228,057 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- 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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LS11 WCV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/07/2025
- 228,057 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
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LS11 WCV 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 (LS11 WCV) between June 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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.
LS11 WCV Mileage History
- 10/06/2022169,899 mi
- 29/06/2023200,568 mi+30,669 mi
- 13/06/2024218,681 mi+18,113 mi
- 05/07/2025228,057 mi+9,376 mi
Average of roughly 18,952 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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