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DE10 OEJ

2010 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

109,667 mi
Last recorded109,667 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 2010 Volvo S4075,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE10 OEJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 109,667 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 109,479 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin D.P.F pressure pipe broken (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective sharp edges (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 101,621 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to split

Slight leak around steering rack pinion.

Fail 22 Mar 2019 101,621 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to split

Slight leak around steering rack pinion.

Pass 29 Mar 2018 92,786 miles

n\s\r tyre wearing inner edge.

Fail 29 Mar 2018 92,785 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

n\s\r tyre wearing inner edge.

Pass 17 Mar 2017 82,859 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 73,974 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 73,972 miles

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

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 not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 65,276 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 51,379 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 51,379 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 43,387 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Ns and Osr reflectors broken

Ns repeater lens cracked

Nsf tyre sidewall damage

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Osf tyre sidewall damage

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Mar 2013 43,387 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Ns and Osr reflectors broken

Ns repeater lens cracked

Nsf tyre sidewall damage

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Osf tyre sidewall damage

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DE10 OEJ is a 2010 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DE10 OEJ, 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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DE10 OEJ is a 2010 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 April 2010.

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