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YS10 MVV

2010 Volvo S40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

148,445 mi
Last recorded148,445 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Volvo S4075,671 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS10 MVV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 148,445 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 10 Aug 2026 148,445 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2025 142,329 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output tinted lens (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light tinted lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of the front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tinted lens (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light tinted lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/wearing inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of the front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 142,329 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output tinted lens (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light tinted lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of the front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tinted lens (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light tinted lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/wearing inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of the front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 139,410 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 139,410 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 138,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 136,947 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 135,042 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 133,081 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 133,081 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 130,472 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 124,342 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 117,742 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 111,151 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 104,160 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 104,081 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 95,930 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 69,844 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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YS10 MVV is a 2010 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MVV, 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 MVV registered?

YS10 MVV is a 2010 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2010.

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