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YR10 LEJ

2010 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

145,497 mi
Last recorded145,497 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2010 Volvo S4075,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR10 LEJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 145,497 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 138,309 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2019 138,309 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 126,519 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edge

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape

Rear exhaust top skin corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2017 110,640 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust top skin corroded and falling off

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

Fail 9 Sep 2017 110,640 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust top skin corroded and falling off

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 90,911 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM INNER EDGE WORN. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Apr 2016 90,911 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc SPLIT IN THE CENTRE. (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM INNER EDGE WORN. (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 71,046 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 57,865 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 43,635 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 LEJ is a 2010 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YR10 LEJ, 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 LEJ registered?

YR10 LEJ is a 2010 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 March 2010.

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