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AO60 YOW

2010 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

125,193 mi
Last recorded125,193 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Volvo S4075,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO60 YOW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 125,193 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 125,193 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 118,947 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 118,926 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 109,355 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 101,198 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 97,411 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 91,547 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 85,750 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 79,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on the inside edge

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

Offside Front Tyre is worn on the inside edge

Pass 14 Oct 2017 73,011 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 64,290 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 51,025 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2015 51,025 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 38,211 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 27,765 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AO60 YOW is a 2010 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel 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 AO60 YOW, 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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AO60 YOW is a 2010 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 December 2010.

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