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BD59 VFG

2010 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,747 mi
Last recorded88,747 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Volvo S4075,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 VFG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 88,747 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 88,747 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 87,227 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 85,692 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 85,692 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 84,280 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 82,711 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 82,711 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 81,232 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edges

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 79,893 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 76,884 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 76,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 71,855 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 65,409 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 58,241 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 49,146 miles

FRONT WIPERS SMEARING SLIGHTLY ADVISORY

NSF TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE ADVISORY

NSR AND OSR TRES LOW ON TREAD AND WORN BADLY ON INNER EDGES ADVISORY

Fail 13 Nov 2014 49,146 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

FRONT WIPERS SMEARING SLIGHTLY ADVISORY

NSF TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE ADVISORY

NSR AND OSR TRES LOW ON TREAD AND WORN BADLY ON INNER EDGES ADVISORY

Pass 8 Nov 2013 36,473 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 36,473 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 30,803 miles

nearside front tyre inner edge bold

offside front tyre inner edge bold

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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BD59 VFG is a 2010 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BD59 VFG, 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 BD59 VFG registered?

BD59 VFG is a 2010 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 January 2010.

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