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YR10 LDJ

2010 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,048 mi
Last recorded112,048 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Volvo S4075,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR10 LDJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 112,048 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

underbody has slight surface corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2025 109,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 104,296 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 104,285 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 98,977 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 93,931 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 86,568 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 81,371 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 74,520 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both developing slight corrosion on inside faces & edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stabilizer bushes slightly deteriating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 67,962 miles

Engine Cover & Vehicle Under Tray Fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Front Inner Pads Worn To Approx 3 - 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 60,710 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2017 60,700 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 52,053 miles

Nearside Front orange marker lamp inop

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear wearing thin inner edge

Rear both indicators slight white

all brake discs slight lipped and corroding

engine covers and under tray fitted effecting visual inspection

Pass 17 Oct 2015 44,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking (4.1.E.1)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2014 35,975 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

N/S/F Tyre Slightly Wearing On Inside Edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Oct 2014 35,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

N/S/F Tyre Slightly Wearing On Inside Edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 30,282 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2013 22,894 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 LDJ is a 2010 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LDJ, 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 YR10 LDJ registered?

YR10 LDJ is a 2010 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 March 2010.

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