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AV10 SVL

2010 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

85,827 mi
Last recorded85,827 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Volvo S4075,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV10 SVL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 85,827 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2025 85,825 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 79,868 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2024 79,863 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 74,724 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 69,669 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

OSF DRIVESHAFT SUPPORT BEARING ROUGH / NOISY

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 69,666 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

OSF DRIVESHAFT SUPPORT BEARING ROUGH / NOISY

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 66,244 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

OSF DRIVESHAFT SUPPORT BEARING ROUGH / NOISY

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 66,244 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

OSF DRIVESHAFT SUPPORT BEARING ROUGH / NOISY

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 64,198 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin APPROACHING 1.5MM THICKNESS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

OSF DRIVESHAFT SUPPORT BEARING ROUGH / NOISY

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 64,195 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin APPROACHING 1.5MM THICKNESS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

OSF DRIVESHAFT SUPPORT BEARING ROUGH / NOISY

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 58,375 miles

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

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

Offside Front (driveshaft support bearing slightly noisy)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 52,144 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 46,714 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 46,714 miles

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 39,589 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front and rear no reserve (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 32,857 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 27,117 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 19,435 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 19,435 miles

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

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 SVL is a 2010 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SVL, 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 SVL registered?

AV10 SVL is a 2010 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 July 2010.

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