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YY10 AYL

2010 Volvo S40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,253 mi
Last recorded158,253 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 2010 Volvo S4075,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY10 AYL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2020 158,253 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2020 158,253 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault reset steering angle sensor and cleared codes (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction codes cleared (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 153,449 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 147,706 miles

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

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

ZERO EMMITIONS

Pass 1 Jun 2017 143,549 miles

handbrake has little reserve travel

offside front bottom arm bush worn

Fail 31 May 2017 143,541 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

handbrake has little reserve travel

offside front bottom arm bush worn

Pass 10 May 2016 122,685 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FROM TURBO AREA (7.1.2)

N/S/R WHEEL ARCH HAS CORROSION CAUSED BY DAMAGE

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

Nearside Rear CHILD SEAT FITTED PREVENTING FULL INSPECTION OF SEAT BELT

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 May 2015 107,727 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 May 2014 84,635 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 61,844 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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YY10 AYL is a 2010 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YY10 AYL, 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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YY10 AYL is a 2010 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 May 2010.

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