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CU59 BVS

2010 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,880 mi
Last recorded98,880 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Volvo S4075,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU59 BVS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 98,880 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 94,090 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 88,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 88,407 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 88,399 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 82,575 miles

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 82,575 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 71,528 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 66,586 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 66,586 miles

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 64,888 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2020 64,888 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 64,869 miles

Nearside Front All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 63,444 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 59,368 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 53,889 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 53,889 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 47,982 miles

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

Offside front tyre low

Pass 2 Jan 2015 42,369 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 35,451 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Jan 2014 49,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 28,223 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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CU59 BVS is a 2010 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CU59 BVS, 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 CU59 BVS registered?

CU59 BVS is a 2010 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 February 2010.

Is CU59 BVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU59 BVS shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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