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BDC 739

2010 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,705 mi
Last recorded66,705 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Volvo S4075,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDC 739
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 66,705 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 66,633 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2025 66,633 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 66,343 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 66,342 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 64,768 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 63,674 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn smooth on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 63,674 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Outer pad detached from back plate. (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Engine started to overheat during test.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn smooth on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 63,392 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm andworn smooth on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 62,598 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn smooth on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 59,988 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 55,230 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 49,321 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has light stonechip damage in the swept area.

Fail 5 Jan 2017 49,321 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has light stonechip damage in the swept area.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 42,366 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre is wearing smooth on the inner edge and also has a deep cut in the tread. 2011.

Offside Rear Tyre is out of shape in the inner tread and is perishing. 2009.

Pass 7 Jan 2015 37,654 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 29,906 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 21,693 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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BDC 739 is a 2010 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BDC 739, 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 BDC 739 registered?

BDC 739 is a 2010 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 January 2010.

Is BDC 739 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BDC 739 shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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