2010 Volvo S40 2.0L Diesel · FL10 TKD

The 2010 Volvo S40 presents a stable maintenance trend, culminating in a completely clean pass at its most recent MOT on 7 August 2025 at 122,790 miles. The absence of any recorded defects in the current cycle indicates that the vehicle met all structural, mechanical, and emissions standards without requiring remedial work. An anomalous failed test appears on the record for 25 April 2023 at 108,675 miles, yet the DVSA data lists no specific defects for that failure, suggesting an aborted test or administrative error rather than a mechanical fault, as the same date shows an immediate pass with no defects. The recorded mileage aligns closely with typical usage for a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 7,674 miles per year since 2010. The intervals between tests show consistent annual accumulation: 3,113 miles between the March 2022 test at 105,562 miles and the April 2023 test at 108,675 miles, followed by 8,249 miles over the subsequent fifteen months to the August 2024 test at 116,924 miles, and 5,866 miles in the eleven months leading to the August 2025 test. This pattern reflects steady, regular use without prolonged periods of inactivity or sudden high-mileage surges that might accelerate drivetrain wear. Given the entirely clean MOT record, a buyer should focus their physical inspection on age-related deterioration rather than recurring mechanical faults. At sixteen years old and 122,790 miles, inspect the underside for corrosion on suspension mounting points, subframes, and brake lines, as structural rust often develops silently without triggering an MOT failure until advanced. Check the condition of suspension bushes and coil springs for cracking or sagging, and assess the brake discs and calipers for lipping or binding, which are common wear items on this platform. While the emissions test passed, verify the exhaust system for minor corrosion and listen for timing chain rattle on startup, a known characteristic of the Volvo drivetrain at this mileage.