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AE60 BYF

2010 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

72,717 mi
Last recorded72,717 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2010 Volvo S4075,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE60 BYF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 72,717 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 69,925 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 69,869 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 66,701 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2022 66,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 63,119 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 60,192 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 56,857 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 52,531 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 46,718 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 42,199 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 35,626 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 30,207 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 23,762 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 23,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 6 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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AE60 BYF is a 2010 Volvo S40 in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 AE60 BYF, 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 AE60 BYF registered?

AE60 BYF is a 2010 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 November 2010.

Is AE60 BYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE60 BYF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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