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SW59 DSU

2010 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

142,684 mi
Last recorded142,684 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2010 Volvo S4075,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW59 DSU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2024 142,684 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear wishbone bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside rear chassis rail, nearside and offside inner sills and mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box blowing and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 138,908 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 138,660 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 134,275 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 128,373 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 119,174 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 112,062 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 103,457 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 90,339 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 90,339 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 78,742 miles

both front roll bar link balljoints, have slight play

tread getting low on both front tyres

Fail 9 Nov 2016 78,742 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' camera on screen (8.3.1e)

both front roll bar link balljoints, have slight play

tread getting low on both front tyres

Pass 10 Nov 2015 66,618 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 43,019 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 37,524 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 37,524 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 34,945 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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SW59 DSU is a 2010 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SW59 DSU, 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 SW59 DSU registered?

SW59 DSU is a 2010 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 February 2010.

Is SW59 DSU safe to buy?

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