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DF05 DON

2010 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,837 mi
Last recorded110,837 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Volvo S4075,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 DON
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 110,837 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2025 110,836 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Road wheel fixing missing One on each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 109,146 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

offside rear tyre driven flat

suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2023 106,111 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 102,083 miles

Front x member under radiator showing corrosion

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2022 100,237 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 100,237 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 98,078 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 97,391 miles

Long hand brake travel

Lower front bumper/undertray support bracket badly corroded

N/S/R & O/S/R Shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3,0mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing unevenly, inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3,0mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing unevenly, inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 97,233 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2019 97,233 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 94,176 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 88,841 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 83,751 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 77,929 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 73,158 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 70,445 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2013 51,442 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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DF05 DON is a 2010 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DF05 DON, 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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DF05 DON is a 2010 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 January 2010.

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