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AF10 YLZ

2010 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,393 mi
Last recorded66,393 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Volvo S4075,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF10 YLZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 66,393 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 59,145 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 59,145 miles

Nearside Front All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 54,317 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 50,543 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 50,542 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 47,140 miles

Front shock absorbers corroded

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 45,380 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 44,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205.50.17 93W. Pirelli P7. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both. 205.50.17 93W. Pirelli P7. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 41,833 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 39,785 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 37,915 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 35,380 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 32,655 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 32,652 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre is perished around the tread pattern

Pass 13 Mar 2014 28,417 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 17,618 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

above applies to n/s/r and o/s/r seats

Pass 15 Mar 2013 17,618 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

above applies to n/s/r and o/s/r seats

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 YLZ is a 2010 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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