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BFZ 6572

2010 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,506 mi
Last recorded81,506 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2010 Volvo S4075,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFZ 6572
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 81,506 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 81,506 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 77,796 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 74,794 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edges

Nearside Rear tyre cracking along tread

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

Fail 30 Jul 2018 74,792 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edges

Nearside Rear tyre cracking along tread

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 65,455 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Jul 2017 65,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 53,356 miles

car seat in Nearsided rear

turbo pipe has oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2016 53,356 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

car seat in Nearsided rear

turbo pipe has oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2015 41,385 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 37,051 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 28,400 miles

emissions too clean to register on smoke meter

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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BFZ 6572 is a 2010 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BFZ 6572, 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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BFZ 6572 is a 2010 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 March 2010.

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