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A7 RWG

2010 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests32 (26 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

82,926 mi
Last recorded82,926 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Volvo S4075,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 RWG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

26 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 82,926 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2026 82,917 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2026 87,118 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2025 79,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear subframe and components corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2025 83,808 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 74,352 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 78,780 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 69,489 miles

OIL LEAK

Pass 24 Mar 2023 74,352 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 64,478 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 72,530 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective mount corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 58,947 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 68,367 miles

Offside Front headlamp at lower limit

Fail 1 Apr 2021 68,367 miles

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front headlamp at lower limit

Pass 20 Aug 2020 54,268 miles

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

exhaust bracket burst but exhaust still secure

Pass 23 Mar 2020 66,176 miles

Offside Front Inner drive shaft gaitor

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

Pass 7 May 2019 46,676 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 63,317 miles
Pass 7 May 2018 40,813 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 57,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 57,412 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Oct 2017 38,991 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor leak coming from join at center section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f rear most bush has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f rear most bush slight play (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing excessively on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing excessively on inner edge

Fail 3 Oct 2017 38,986 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor leak coming from join at center section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f rear most bush has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f rear most bush slight play (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing excessively on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing excessively on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2017 52,304 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 35,108 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 35,108 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 47,452 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 31,416 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 31,416 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 36,391 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 26,498 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 21,549 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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A7 RWG is a 2010 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 A7 RWG, 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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A7 RWG is a 2010 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 October 2010.

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