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SY59 YVB

2010 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

144,615 mi
Last recorded144,615 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2010 Volvo S4075,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY59 YVB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2024 144,615 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick WORN TO METAL (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ONLY JUST MET REQUIREMENTS (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ONLY JUST MET REQUIREMENTS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 137,753 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Apr 2023 137,753 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Apr 2022 124,414 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2022 124,414 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 105,058 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2021 105,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 96,048 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls scuffed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 21 Apr 2020 96,048 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls scuffed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 8 Apr 2019 88,946 miles

exhaust corroded and delaminated, mid section.

Pass 23 Apr 2018 82,195 miles

exhaust centre box deteriorated

Pass 8 Apr 2017 74,701 miles

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

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 8 Apr 2017 74,701 miles

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

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

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2016 66,029 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 57,137 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2014 48,289 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 41,516 miles

all 4 brake discs corroded

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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SY59 YVB is a 2010 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SY59 YVB, 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 SY59 YVB registered?

SY59 YVB is a 2010 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 February 2010.

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