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BG10 OTA

2010 Volvo S40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

133,232 mi
Last recorded133,232 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2010 Volvo S4075,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG10 OTA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 133,232 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 129,642 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 129,640 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 125,883 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 125,879 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 121,008 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 116,916 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2020 116,904 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability pin snapped off. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 111,216 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front wipers slightly worn

Pass 14 Feb 2018 105,675 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 94,384 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2017 94,384 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 86,018 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 86,018 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 79,029 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 64,454 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 64,053 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 48,993 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 48,993 miles

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

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 OTA is a 2010 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OTA, 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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BG10 OTA is a 2010 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 June 2010.

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