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SW10 OGF

2010 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,301 mi
Last recorded88,301 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Volvo S4075,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW10 OGF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 88,301 miles

Exhaust mounting defective center and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2026 88,265 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective center and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Inner 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 10 Jan 2025 78,129 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 72,936 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 72,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 68,603 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 63,369 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 58,292 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 58,292 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 54,102 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2019 54,097 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 52,172 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 49,525 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 49,525 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 43,280 miles

front tyres wearing on extreme inner edges

Fail 9 Apr 2018 43,279 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

front tyres wearing on extreme inner edges

Pass 17 Apr 2017 37,549 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 32,401 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 27,567 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 22,276 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 16,787 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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SW10 OGF is a 2010 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OGF, 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 SW10 OGF registered?

SW10 OGF is a 2010 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 April 2010.

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