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AV10 AET

2010 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

129,211 mi
Last recorded129,211 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Volvo S4075,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV10 AET
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 129,211 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2025 118,162 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2025 118,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2024 99,166 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 98,849 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 88,872 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both NS/OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NS/OS ()

Fail 12 Jan 2023 88,872 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both NS/OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NS/OS ()

Pass 20 Dec 2021 75,037 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 69,187 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Dec 2020 69,138 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2020 66,203 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 59,219 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 55,075 miles

Screen blades streaking.

Pass 6 Dec 2016 48,996 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 44,009 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 38,871 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 38,260 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 34,001 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 27,518 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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AV10 AET is a 2010 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AV10 AET, 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 AV10 AET registered?

AV10 AET is a 2010 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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