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BV60 PUU

2010 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

102,798 mi
Last recorded102,798 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2010 Volvo S4075,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV60 PUU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 102,798 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

auxiliay belt slight cracking and perish

Fail 23 May 2025 102,798 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

auxiliay belt slight cracking and perish

Pass 28 Feb 2024 99,000 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 94,301 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 92,392 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 92,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 87,785 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 28 Dec 2019 86,919 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 86,874 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 72,694 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 66,938 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 55,368 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 55,368 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge close to showing cords (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 41,100 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 26,312 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 25,573 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on the inner edges

Pass 23 Sep 2013 25,573 miles

both rear tyres worn on the inner edges

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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BV60 PUU is a 2010 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BV60 PUU, 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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BV60 PUU is a 2010 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 October 2010.

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