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YS10 DDL

2010 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,434 mi
Last recorded153,434 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Volvo S4075,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS10 DDL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 153,434 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 153,434 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 150,556 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 150,556 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 148,212 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 145,505 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 142,749 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 142,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 140,303 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 136,935 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 136,935 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 128,008 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 128,008 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 118,126 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 118,119 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 118,089 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 112,055 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 106,808 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 101,184 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 94,987 miles

rear tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 21 May 2013 94,987 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

rear tyres slightly out of shape

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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YS10 DDL is a 2010 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YS10 DDL, 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 YS10 DDL registered?

YS10 DDL is a 2010 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 June 2010.

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