2010 Volvo S40 1.6L Diesel · BV10 UEG

The 2010 Volvo S40 has a largely clean MOT history, with no defects recorded in its last three MOTs (2024, 2018, and 2017). The most recent MOT on 2024-01-18 confirmed the vehicle passed with 84,351 miles, showing no issues. However, a single failure in 2017-01-19 highlighted a suspension defect: excessive play in the nearside front suspension arm’s ball joint (2.4.G.2). This was resolved by the subsequent MOT on the same day, which passed. The vehicle’s mileage of 84,351 miles over 16 years equates to roughly 5,272 miles annually, which is below average for its age. This low mileage suggests lighter use or extended periods of inactivity, which can lead to issues like seized components, battery degradation, or rubber part aging. However, there is no evidence in the MOT history of recurring problems beyond the 2017 suspension defect. The trend in MOT results shows stability. The single defect was addressed, and subsequent tests found no further issues. While the low mileage reduces typical wear on systems like brakes and suspension, it also raises questions about the vehicle’s maintenance during periods of inactivity.