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BJ10 ZCO

2010 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,243 mi
Last recorded119,243 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2010 Volvo S4075,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 119,243 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 119,231 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 109,887 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure.

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2022 109,885 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust heat shield insecure.

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 96,085 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 88,613 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 85,903 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 82,638 miles

Rear tyres wearing low!

Pass 14 Apr 2016 78,537 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 78,537 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 74,868 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 71,144 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hand brake lever high

small chips in front screen but within limits at time of test

Pass 23 Apr 2013 60,557 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 60,557 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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 ZCO is a 2010 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZCO, 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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BJ10 ZCO is a 2010 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 May 2010.

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