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BJ10 HSZ

2010 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,116 mi
Last recorded49,116 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Volvo S4075,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ10 HSZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 49,116 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 48,508 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 48,470 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 47,611 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3mm wear left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres age related perishing on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge not to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 46,537 miles

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

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leaking from radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 45,647 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 44,613 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 43,971 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 42,334 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 39,975 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 37,293 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 32,386 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 27,736 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 22,275 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 22,275 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 16,068 miles

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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BJ10 HSZ is a 2010 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BJ10 HSZ, 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 BJ10 HSZ registered?

BJ10 HSZ is a 2010 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 May 2010.

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