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SV10 ZPU

2010 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,048 mi
Last recorded138,048 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Volvo S4075,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV10 ZPU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 138,048 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2025 138,045 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 131,688 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2024 131,688 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 128,066 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2023 128,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 126,747 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 123,425 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 115,705 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 115,705 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 109,479 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 102,725 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Oct 2015 65,931 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 63,054 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 50,986 miles
Pass 6 May 2013 38,734 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 ZPU is a 2010 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZPU, 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 ZPU is a 2010 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 May 2010.

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