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AV10 ZVD

2010 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

134,509 mi
Last recorded134,509 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 Volvo S4075,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV10 ZVD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 134,509 miles

exhaust system corroded q

underfloor chassis & suspension components corroded

Fail 30 May 2025 134,509 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust system corroded q

slight play in steering rack and joints

underfloor chassis & suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2024 122,063 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

exhaust system starting to corrode

slight play in steering rack & joints

Pass 27 May 2023 107,960 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 May 2023 107,960 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 May 2022 92,436 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 83,146 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 83,146 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2020 77,029 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2020 77,029 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 May 2019 69,520 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre unevenly worn in tread (stepping) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre unevenly worn in tread (stepping) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 62,774 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 62,774 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 57,228 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 50,625 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 43,566 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate cracked.

Fail 18 May 2015 43,566 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate cracked.

Pass 4 Jun 2014 35,581 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 31,410 miles

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

nsf wheel kerbed

osf tyre wearing on inside edge

unable to fully check ns and os rear seat belts due to child seats fitted

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 ZVD is a 2010 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ZVD, 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 ZVD is a 2010 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 August 2010.

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