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A7 YDV

2010 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,481 mi
Last recorded120,481 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2010 Volvo S4075,671 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 YDV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 120,481 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 120,401 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 120,401 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 115,851 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 115,618 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2019 95,165 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 83,648 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 83,414 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 61,476 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 53,765 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 50,140 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2014 50,140 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 43,068 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 43,068 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 38,050 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 YDV is a 2010 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A7 YDV registered?

A7 YDV is a 2010 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 April 2010.

Is A7 YDV safe to buy?

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