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CFZ 2548

2010 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

118,491 mi
Last recorded118,491 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Volvo S4075,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCFZ 2548
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 118,491 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner shaft boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 118,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached upper mount broken (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner shaft boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 113,739 miles

Offside Front inner cv boot slight leak of grease

Pass 14 Feb 2024 110,746 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 110,746 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users expansion tank leaking water and anti freeze (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe leaking leaking above sub frame (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot burst at end (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

oil level to high

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Dec 2022 106,915 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front inner cv boot has slight tear

Pass 13 Dec 2021 102,794 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Dec 2020 96,863 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 96,862 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2019 91,670 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2019 91,670 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 81,486 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 28 Dec 2018 81,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner and outer (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 69,697 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 69,697 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 58,699 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 58,698 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 46,052 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 33,542 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2014 33,542 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Dec 2013 20,200 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 20,200 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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CFZ 2548 is a 2010 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 CFZ 2548, 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 CFZ 2548 registered?

CFZ 2548 is a 2010 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 May 2010.

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