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BF10 FLK

2010 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

158,713 mi
Last recorded158,713 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2010 Volvo S4075,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF10 FLK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 158,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 149,835 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 142,829 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Obligatory mirror indicator light missing

Pass 3 Aug 2019 133,631 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2019 133,631 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 124,207 miles

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

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

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

covers & shields fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2017 114,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge wear (4.1.E.1)

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

covers & shields fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2016 95,095 miles

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Fail 20 Aug 2016 95,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205.55.16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205.55.16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre misshaped

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

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 2 Mar 2015 72,986 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 14 Feb 2014 56,162 miles

ADVISE N/S/R TYRE TREAD VERY UNEVENLY WORN

ADVISE O/S/F TYRE HEAVY BALD ON INSIDE EDGE

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 50,424 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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BF10 FLK is a 2010 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BF10 FLK, 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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BF10 FLK is a 2010 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 March 2010.

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