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YR10 OWV

2010 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,768 mi
Last recorded125,768 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 2010 Volvo S4075,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 125,768 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 125,768 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 120,196 miles

Both headlamps so condensation

Fail 21 Feb 2023 120,194 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both headlamps so condensation

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 98,031 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 93,499 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2021 93,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge & cracking slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 84,438 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 76,545 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 4 Apr 2019 76,545 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 22 Mar 2018 68,486 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 68,480 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in centre of tread (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 60,729 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 60,727 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn close to legal limit

Offside Front tyre worn very close to legal limit

Offside Rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 12 Apr 2016 52,513 miles

covers in engine bay and underneath vehicle preventing inspection of various components

Fail 12 Apr 2016 52,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

covers in engine bay and underneath vehicle preventing inspection of various components

Pass 13 Apr 2015 45,863 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 45,861 miles

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

nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre worn very close to legal limit

Pass 2 Apr 2014 39,982 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 32,773 miles

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

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 OWV is a 2010 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YR10 OWV, 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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YR10 OWV is a 2010 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 April 2010.

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