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YR10 DHY

2010 Volvo S40

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

29,300 mi
Last recorded29,300 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Volvo S4075,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR10 DHY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 29,300 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2026 29,297 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 22,874 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 20,586 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 20,586 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 13,148 miles

handbrake lever has long travel

Pass 21 Mar 2023 10,359 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 9,897 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 8,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 8,944 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 8,700 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 8,123 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 7,546 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 6,315 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 6,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 5,736 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 5,284 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 4,528 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 3,828 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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YR10 DHY is a 2010 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YR10 DHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR10 DHY registered?

YR10 DHY is a 2010 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2010.

Is YR10 DHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR10 DHY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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