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AX59 AZJ

2010 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,335 mi
Last recorded110,335 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2010 Volvo S4075,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX59 AZJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 110,335 miles

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

Nearside rear view mirror defective

Offside Front brake disc corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2024 110,331 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside rear view mirror defective

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

Offside Front brake disc corroded

Offside Front brake pad starting to crumble

Pass 11 Sep 2023 110,326 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 109,928 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 109,925 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 109,862 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 101,083 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 95,059 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 18 Jul 2019 95,042 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 84,081 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 84,071 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also has side wall damaged (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 80,487 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 68,851 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 68,851 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 53,670 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 44,960 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 27,898 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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AX59 AZJ is a 2010 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 AX59 AZJ, 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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AX59 AZJ is a 2010 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 January 2010.

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