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YY10 FFN

2010 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

165,060 mi
Last recorded165,060 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2010 Volvo S4075,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY10 FFN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 165,060 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 165,060 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 157,046 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 157,037 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2018 149,147 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to sidewall, and flap of rubber has been glued down (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Nov 2018 149,131 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Nov 2017 140,625 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

auxiliary belt tensioner vibrating excessively, possibly seizes alternator clutch pulley

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs, inner faces in poor condition, worn and corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 140,625 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

auxiliary belt tensioner vibrating excessively, possibly seizes alternator clutch pulley

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs, inner faces in poor condition, worn and corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 138,263 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 138,263 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 May 2015 125,437 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 125,419 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 107,575 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 76,395 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 FFN is a 2010 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YY10 FFN, 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 FFN is a 2010 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 April 2010.

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