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SW10 HYA

2010 Volvo S40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

150,152 mi
Last recorded150,152 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2024
Typical for 2010 Volvo S4075,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW10 HYA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2024 150,152 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has wear on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 150,148 miles

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

Front Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint boot burst (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has wear on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 134,928 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 134,914 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured both sides (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2021 124,077 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 124,076 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 112,984 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 104,220 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 104,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 97,262 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 24 May 2017 85,815 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 85,815 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 72,791 miles

Front wiper blades slightly smearing

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 60,817 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 60,817 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 48,308 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 36,977 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

emissions too clean to register on smoke meter

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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SW10 HYA is a 2010 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SW10 HYA, 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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SW10 HYA is a 2010 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 July 2010.

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