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YP60 VBJ

2010 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,109 mi
Last recorded100,109 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2010 Volvo S4075,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP60 VBJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 100,109 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 100,109 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 99,173 miles

Front tyres wearing inside edges

Pass 21 Jun 2017 78,214 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted.

Fail 21 Jun 2017 78,214 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 42% (3.7.B.6b)

Engine covers & undertrays fitted.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 12 Aug 2016 54,710 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 54,710 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 47,034 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 37,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 37,618 miles

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

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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YP60 VBJ is a 2010 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YP60 VBJ, 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 YP60 VBJ registered?

YP60 VBJ is a 2010 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 November 2010.

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