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AV10 KVM

2010 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

160,280 mi
Last recorded160,280 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2010 Volvo S4075,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV10 KVM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 160,280 miles

Offside Front dip beam dim ( bulb ? )

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corroding/lipped on surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear approx 2mm left?? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view long crack (3.2 (a) (i))

middle exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 28 Mar 2023 129,372 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 115,860 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

emission to clean

Pass 18 Mar 2021 106,339 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres woern on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 100,873 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 100,873 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 91,077 miles

Nearside Front 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 14 Mar 2018 80,009 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2017 63,883 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 54,619 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 49,561 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 44,316 miles

slight damage to near side front tyre side wall and wheel rim

Pass 28 Mar 2013 38,305 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 KVM is a 2010 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AV10 KVM, 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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AV10 KVM is a 2010 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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