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SW59 KVH

2010 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,779 mi
Last recorded89,779 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 2010 Volvo S4075,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW59 KVH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 89,779 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive at under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2021 89,775 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking at rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive at under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 88,002 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front tyres wearing on edge and tyre also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering fluid leak (at steering rack) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner cv joint has slight lateral movement

covers/undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 15 Oct 2020 87,997 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front tyres wearing on edge and tyre also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering fluid leak (at steering rack) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner cv joint has slight lateral movement

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

covers/undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 21 Oct 2019 84,337 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively joint has slight sideways movement (6.1.7 (c) (i))

covers/undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 21 Oct 2019 84,333 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn boot also doesn't prevent ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively joint has slight sideways movement (6.1.7 (c) (i))

covers/undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

rear heat shield detatched

Pass 2 Oct 2018 80,896 miles

Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Osf and Osr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 80,895 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up Collapsed (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Osf and Osr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 77,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers and under trays fitted preventing a full inspection.

Fail 5 Sep 2017 77,320 miles

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

Steering system excessively tight power steering fluid leaking from steering rack seal (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers and under trays fitted preventing a full inspection.

Pass 22 Aug 2016 74,732 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing a full inspection

Front Both front tyres worn in inside.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 72,680 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough to turn

nail in n/s/r tyre

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 7 Sep 2015 72,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough to turn

nail in n/s/r tyre

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 25 Apr 2014 39,118 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2013 6,593 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 5,206 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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SW59 KVH is a 2010 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KVH, 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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SW59 KVH is a 2010 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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