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BF10 FMG

2010 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

123,581 mi
Last recorded123,581 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2010 Volvo S4075,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 123,581 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 117,960 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly inner shoulder / on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner wheel rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil residue engine area's (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside rear tyres are cracking & perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 117,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush front lower arm / knocking under braking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly inner shoulder / on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner wheel rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil residue engine area's (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside rear tyres are cracking & perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 112,297 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 112,294 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2019 103,342 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 99,257 miles

Lower engine tray loose.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel cap worn but secure.

Fail 25 Apr 2018 99,155 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Lower engine tray loose.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel cap worn but secure.

Pass 26 Apr 2017 94,608 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 89,477 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges but still meet legal requirements

covers fitted to outer sills limiting inspection

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall,

small nail in offside front tyre

Fail 24 Mar 2016 89,416 miles

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

both front tyres bald on inner edges but still meet legal requirements

covers fitted to outer sills limiting inspection

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall,

small nail in offside front tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2015 77,409 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

zero emissions detected

Fail 19 Mar 2015 77,397 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

zero emissions detected

Pass 18 Mar 2014 63,639 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 63,614 miles

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

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

corrosion to exhaust

zero emissions detected

Pass 26 Feb 2013 51,226 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre has a deep cut in outersidewall

nsr tyre has a deep cut in outer sidewall

osf tyre worn on inner treads

Fail 26 Feb 2013 51,226 miles

osf tyre worn on inner treads

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre has a deep cut in outersidewall

nsr tyre has a deep cut in outer sidewall

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 FMG is a 2010 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 BF10 FMG, 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 FMG is a 2010 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 March 2010.

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