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WD59 FMJ

2010 Volvo S40

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

108,169 mi
Last recorded108,169 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2010 Volvo S4075,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD59 FMJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 108,169 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 102,974 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 98,837 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 98,837 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 97,003 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 97,003 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 96,107 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 86,687 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 84,296 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 84,295 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

all brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2017 67,383 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine under trays obscuring engine area

Fail 8 Sep 2017 76,382 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine under trays obscuring engine area

Pass 8 Aug 2016 66,761 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s reg plate lamp is slightly duller than n/s just ok for test

Pass 5 Aug 2015 55,703 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2015 55,703 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 47,169 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 47,159 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 32,707 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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WD59 FMJ is a 2010 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WD59 FMJ, 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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WD59 FMJ is a 2010 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 February 2010.

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