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SY10 UVU

2010 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,883 mi
Last recorded135,883 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2010 Volvo S4075,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY10 UVU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 135,883 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flexi slightly damaged

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Inner full sill corrosion

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer sill cover fitted not allowing full inspection of sill

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

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

Offside Inner full sill corrosion

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer sill cover fitted not allowing full inspection of sill

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all pipes corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 135,883 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flexi slightly damaged

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Inner full sill corrosion

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer sill cover fitted not allowing full inspection of sill

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

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

Offside Inner full sill corrosion

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer sill cover fitted not allowing full inspection of sill

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all pipes corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 123,542 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Oct 2021 116,004 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 107,574 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 107,574 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 85,760 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 69,184 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 69,183 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 57,139 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 49,793 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 44,537 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 44,509 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 37,675 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions test carried out / output too clean unable to produce printout

Pass 27 Mar 2013 27,657 miles

engine emmisions too clean to register

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 UVU is a 2010 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UVU, 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 UVU is a 2010 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 April 2010.

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