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YX10 VJM

2010 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,031 mi
Last recorded83,031 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Volvo S4075,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX10 VJM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 83,031 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 74,504 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 74,504 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 69,514 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 67,743 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 64,646 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 61,780 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 58,885 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 58,885 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 54,148 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 49,712 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 49,712 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 44,921 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 40,675 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 35,111 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 28,252 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 28,151 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 21,295 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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YX10 VJM is a 2010 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YX10 VJM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX10 VJM registered?

YX10 VJM is a 2010 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 March 2010.

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