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WL10 VGC

2010 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

142,550 mi
Last recorded142,550 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Volvo S4075,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL10 VGC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 142,550 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2026 142,546 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake (both sides) (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 132,893 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 132,893 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2024 124,564 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 115,094 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 111,697 miles

Front Under trays fitted from original obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 97,537 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 82,909 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2018 82,908 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 70,303 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 59,103 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 50,286 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 45,994 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2014 39,557 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2013 36,847 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 9 May 2013 36,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

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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WL10 VGC is a 2010 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WL10 VGC, 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 WL10 VGC registered?

WL10 VGC is a 2010 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 May 2010.

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