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BG10 YBS

2010 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,503 mi
Last recorded109,503 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2010 Volvo S4075,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG10 YBS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 109,503 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play STRONG ADVICE (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 100,010 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 90,584 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 82,604 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 73,200 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2014 73,200 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 53,776 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r lamp lense damaged

rear bumper damaged on n/s/r corner

rear number plate deteriorated

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 YBS is a 2010 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BG10 YBS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG10 YBS registered?

BG10 YBS is a 2010 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 June 2010.

Is BG10 YBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG10 YBS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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