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SY10 UVA

2010 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

111,983 mi
Last recorded111,983 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Volvo S4075,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY10 UVA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 111,983 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 109,694 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2025 109,694 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2023 107,118 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 107,117 miles

Offside Front Brake modification unsafe The brake caliper carrier part of the unit is touching the brake disc at the top the mounting lug on the hub itself. could be bent ? (1.1.21 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Wrong ball joint fitted slack in taper. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 107,115 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both rear brake discs are warped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Wrong ball joint fitted slack in taper. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play play due to lock nut being slack, movement on threads (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2022 102,163 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 94,718 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front sub-frame undersealed

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Very slight wear ()

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

Under tray fitted obscuring components

Pass 7 Oct 2020 88,669 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight inside tyre wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight wear inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight inside edge tyre wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear sub frame Undersealed

Under trays fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2019 80,017 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 69,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 19 Apr 2018 69,300 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 59,509 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 59,509 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 56,326 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 56,164 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

service light on

Pass 1 Apr 2015 52,360 miles

n/s/f headlamp lens carcked

Pass 3 Apr 2014 47,891 miles

front discs lightly pitted

front and rear brake pads worn

n/s/f headlamp lens slightly cracked

o/s/r hand brake pivot sticky

Pass 2 Apr 2013 41,553 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front marker light not working

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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SY10 UVA is a 2010 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SY10 UVA, 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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SY10 UVA is a 2010 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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