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AD10 DHZ

2010 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,774 mi
Last recorded82,774 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Volvo S4075,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD10 DHZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 82,774 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 82,773 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated no reserve travel and loss of parking brake efficiency when pulled quickly (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 78,094 miles

Offside headlamp aim to far to the left

little reserve travel to parking brake

Fail 10 Jan 2025 78,086 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Headlamp levelling device inoperative arm corroded off (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 72,869 miles

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2018 72,823 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 72,823 miles

Nearside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted inner steering arm nut (2.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 68,220 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 68,162 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 68,160 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 49,191 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2014 49,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 25 May 2013 38,231 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2013 38,231 miles

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

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

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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AD10 DHZ is a 2010 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AD10 DHZ, 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 AD10 DHZ registered?

AD10 DHZ is a 2010 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2010.

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