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A18 TPJ

2010 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,359 mi
Last recorded86,359 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Volvo S4075,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 TPJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 86,359 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 73,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 65,120 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear mounting corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged valve cracked & perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 56,313 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 56,313 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 45,616 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Apr 2021 36,779 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 36,779 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 35,325 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 30 May 2018 33,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of all tread on inner edge and worn into tyre sidewall, immediate replacement recommended (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of all tread on inner edge and tyre sidewall, immediate replacement recommended (5.2.3 (e))

unable to assess some components due to undertrays being fitted

Fail 30 May 2018 33,247 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of all tread on inner edge and worn into tyre sidewall, immediate replacement recommended (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of all tread on inner edge and tyre sidewall, immediate replacement recommended (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

unable to assess some components due to undertrays being fitted

Pass 3 May 2017 30,066 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 30,066 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 26,855 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 23,039 miles

front number plate poor condition

Pass 7 May 2014 18,944 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 14,257 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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A18 TPJ is a 2010 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2010 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 75,671 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A18 TPJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 16 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A18 TPJ registered?

A18 TPJ is a 2010 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 May 2010.

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