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YT10 HDC

2010 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

125,272 mi
Last recorded125,272 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Volvo S4075,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT10 HDC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 125,272 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction top tint (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear silencer missing/adapted exhaust

Pass 4 Sep 2024 113,516 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2024 113,508 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 108,537 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 102,790 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 95,126 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 95,126 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 82,725 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 70,479 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 70,471 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 60,860 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 48,628 miles

Front both tyres 1mm inner edges

Pass 12 May 2016 34,491 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 22,032 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 17,763 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 13,792 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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YT10 HDC is a 2010 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YT10 HDC, 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 YT10 HDC registered?

YT10 HDC is a 2010 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 May 2010.

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