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BJ59 PXZ

2010 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

143,975 mi
Last recorded143,975 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2010 Volvo S4075,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 PXZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 143,975 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2021 143,971 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper damaged Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and seazed on (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 140,142 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 135,680 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 129,645 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 119,991 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 110,868 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2016 110,868 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle rubbers missing (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 99,668 miles

dpf no smoke

Pass 18 Jan 2014 89,853 miles

dpf fitted no smoke

Pass 31 Jan 2013 79,534 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 78,482 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers light smear

nearside rear upper side light not working (lower matched pair)

Fail 21 Dec 2012 78,482 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers light smear

nearside rear upper side light not working (lower matched pair)

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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BJ59 PXZ is a 2010 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BJ59 PXZ, 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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BJ59 PXZ is a 2010 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 January 2010.

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