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SV10 ZPH

2010 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

131,332 mi
Last recorded131,332 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Volvo S4075,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV10 ZPH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 131,332 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 119,331 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 117,822 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 115,038 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2023 115,037 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 108,908 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2022 108,908 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 100,565 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 92,518 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 92,514 miles

Exhaust particulate filter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 May 2019 92,162 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 92,158 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 86,201 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 86,201 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2017 81,292 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front rear low pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 May 2016 75,578 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 69,400 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 61,761 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 61,761 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 53,614 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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SV10 ZPH is a 2010 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZPH, 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 SV10 ZPH registered?

SV10 ZPH is a 2010 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 May 2010.

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