CarVerify

Free Car Check

BJ10 WXL

2010 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

123,830 mi
Last recorded123,830 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 Volvo S4075,671 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ10 WXL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 123,830 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2025 123,828 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 110,933 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 100,705 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 98,384 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 96,528 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear upper position bulb inop

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 85,855 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 85,852 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 77,718 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 59,527 miles

spare wheel not secure

under covers fitted

Fail 14 Jan 2017 59,527 miles

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

spare wheel not secure

under covers fitted

Fail 10 Jan 2017 56,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm RIDGE ON INSIDE OF TREAD (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2016 50,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 37,869 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 26,972 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 26,972 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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
Full Volvo S40 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BJ10 WXL is a 2010 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BJ10 WXL, 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

How do I check the history of BJ10 WXL?

You can check the full history of BJ10 WXL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BJ10 WXL registered?

BJ10 WXL is a 2010 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 May 2010.

Is BJ10 WXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ10 WXL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BJ10 WXL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BJ10 WXL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.