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BG10 EEX

2010 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

179,132 mi
Last recorded179,132 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2023
Typical for 2010 Volvo S4075,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG10 EEX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2023 179,132 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2023 179,132 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 167,726 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases TURBO LEAK (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 163,186 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 155,728 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 137,481 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 137,274 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 127,327 miles

front reg plate has a slight crack

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Fail 11 Jan 2018 127,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front reg plate has a slight crack

nail in offside rear tyre

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Pass 23 Jan 2017 111,093 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 111,093 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 97,056 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 82,104 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 67,945 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 67,945 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 53,507 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front wipers smearing slightly

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 22 Apr 2013 53,507 miles

front wipers smearing slightly

rear tyres starting to crack

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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BG10 EEX is a 2010 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BG10 EEX, 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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What year was BG10 EEX registered?

BG10 EEX is a 2010 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 May 2010.

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