2011 Volvo S40 1.6L Diesel · ST11 PFY
2011 Volvo S40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 29 Jun 2011. Recorded mileage 120,669 miles. MOT valid until 08 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,669 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ST11 PFY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2026
- 120,669 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ST11 PFY 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 (ST11 PFY) between November 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (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: “Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”; “Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))”.
ST11 PFY Mileage History
- 02/11/202499,170 mi
- 06/11/202499,171 mi+1 mi
- 10/05/2025100,456 mi+1,285 mi
- 07/05/2026120,663 mi+20,207 mi
- 08/05/2026120,669 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 14,225 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: Average
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