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AF10 YLX

2010 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

171,838 mi
Last recorded171,838 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Volvo S4075,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF10 YLX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 171,838 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 148,789 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 126,784 miles

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Pass 10 Jun 2023 110,361 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2023 110,361 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 78,227 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 56,060 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 51,818 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 47,211 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 43,638 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2014 39,364 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 28 Feb 2013 34,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 34,884 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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AF10 YLX is a 2010 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AF10 YLX, 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 AF10 YLX registered?

AF10 YLX is a 2010 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2010.

Is AF10 YLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF10 YLX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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