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AV59 YLS

2010 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,643 mi
Last recorded98,643 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Volvo S4075,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 YLS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2026 98,643 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 94,134 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 86,140 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 85,694 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 85,191 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

high level brake light out

Pass 28 Mar 2019 82,431 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 82,431 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 81,317 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 81,134 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 81,134 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 80,207 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 75,716 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 63,215 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 44,349 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nsr tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AV59 YLS is a 2010 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AV59 YLS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV59 YLS registered?

AV59 YLS is a 2010 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 February 2010.

Is AV59 YLS safe to buy?

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