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SY10 UVO

2010 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

178,199 mi
Last recorded178,199 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2024
Typical for 2010 Volvo S4075,671 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY10 UVO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2024 178,199 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 172,902 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 167,740 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 167,597 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 159,802 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 159,750 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 140,804 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 122,666 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 122,657 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 116,138 miles

front wishbone rear bushes perished

Pass 25 Mar 2016 98,867 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2016 98,867 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 87,287 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Sill covers fitted obscuring some areas

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2014 70,793 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 70,793 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 50,309 miles

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

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 UVO is a 2010 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UVO, 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 SY10 UVO registered?

SY10 UVO is a 2010 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 April 2010.

Is SY10 UVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY10 UVO shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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