2010 Volvo S40 2.0L Diesel · KT10 XEU
2010 Volvo S40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Apr 2010. Recorded mileage 115,703 miles. MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,703 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KT10 XEU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/04/2026
- 115,703 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KT10 XEU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Volvo S40 (KT10 XEU) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
KT10 XEU Mileage History
- 08/04/2024106,736 mi
- 08/04/2024106,736 mi
- 25/04/2025111,902 mi+5,166 mi
- 25/04/2025111,902 mi
- 20/04/2026115,703 mi+3,801 mi
Average of roughly 4,414 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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