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YX10 VAJ

2010 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

140,131 mi
Last recorded140,131 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Volvo S4075,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX10 VAJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 140,131 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 140,131 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 132,594 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 139,594 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2023 121,359 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 113,695 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 108,952 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 108,952 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 103,613 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 103,609 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 96,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2019 96,121 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 8 May 2018 88,173 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2017 78,971 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 68,667 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some conponents

under tray fitted obscuring some conponents

Fail 28 Apr 2016 68,667 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

engine cover fitted obscuring some conponents

under tray fitted obscuring some conponents

Pass 13 May 2015 58,606 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emits no measurable emissions.

Offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 May 2015 58,606 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emits no measurable emissions.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2014 45,908 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2014 45,908 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 36,975 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 36,975 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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YX10 VAJ is a 2010 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YX10 VAJ, 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 YX10 VAJ registered?

YX10 VAJ is a 2010 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 March 2010.

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