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SV10 VBJ

2010 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,079 mi
Last recorded97,079 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2010 Volvo S4075,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV10 VBJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc
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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 97,079 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both N/S and O/S 205 50 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 97,079 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both N/S and O/S 205 50 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 92,248 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Lower radiator panel corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2023 92,248 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Lower radiator panel corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 87,032 miles

Exhaust System Corroded

Front Radiator Support Corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front And Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 87,032 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205 50 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust System Corroded

Front Radiator Support Corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front And Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 82,541 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both N/S and O/S bald on inner edges 205 50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

lower radiator support corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2020 78,854 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

Front o/s and n/s tyres wearing slightly on inner edges 205-50-17

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

radiator panel corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2020 78,854 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

Front o/s and n/s tyres wearing slightly on inner edges 205-50-17

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

radiator panel corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2019 73,816 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 67,819 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 67,819 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Bracket broken (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 61,479 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 55,227 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 49,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 49,416 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 41,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 41,969 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 31,340 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 31,340 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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SV10 VBJ is a 2010 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SV10 VBJ, 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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SV10 VBJ is a 2010 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 April 2010.

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