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BF10 FME

2010 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

146,869 mi
Last recorded146,869 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Volvo S4075,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF10 FME
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 146,869 miles

Engine/body covers are fitted to the underside of the vehicle

Fail 22 Oct 2025 146,865 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Engine/body covers are fitted to the underside of the vehicle

Pass 31 Oct 2024 142,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 137,888 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both axles corroded uneven worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides - screen polished (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn lever high reserve travel - parking brake grabbing (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both sides (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower outer bushes rear upper inner bushes worn cracked deteriorated movement - slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both axles - discs worn (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights headlight aim low limit ()

Pass 24 Oct 2022 133,568 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 128,468 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 124,069 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 117,834 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 107,341 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 102,706 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 97,417 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 92,879 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 78,031 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 56,403 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 FME is a 2010 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 FME, 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 FME is a 2010 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 March 2010.

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