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M10 MBF

2001 Volvo S40

Beige Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,588 mi
Last recorded132,588 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM10 MBF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 132,588 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 130,157 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 127,112 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 123,676 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion on rear brake pipes up by the side and across behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 123,613 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion on rear brake pipes up by the side and across behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 120,073 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 120,073 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads and discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 116,183 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 112,446 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 107,921 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 104,753 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 104,642 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 101,450 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 97,979 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 94,161 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 90,534 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 84,907 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 84,907 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 22 Sep 2011 78,927 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 74,085 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 65,573 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 65,573 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 6 Oct 2008 58,532 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 58,532 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 40,544 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 27,588 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 19,822 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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M10 MBF is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Beige with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2001 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 85,515 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 M10 MBF, 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 25 years old, this Volvo S40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M10 MBF is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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