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BD59 ZDZ

2010 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,623 mi
Last recorded182,623 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2010 Volvo S4075,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 ZDZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 182,623 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 179,756 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 179,698 miles

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

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))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 175,232 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 172,973 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 172,973 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 168,446 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 153,791 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush heavily deteriorated will require by next MOT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect starting to knock + very damp around spring cup will require replacement by next MOT (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 153,791 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush heavily deteriorated will require by next MOT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect starting to knock + very damp around spring cup will require replacement by next MOT (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 126,577 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 126,577 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 98,344 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 98,344 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 70,846 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 48,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 48,209 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 24,003 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 20,854 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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BD59 ZDZ is a 2010 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZDZ, 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 ZDZ registered?

BD59 ZDZ is a 2010 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 January 2010.

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