2010 Volvo S40 1.6L Diesel · LO10 OTA
2010 Volvo S40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 07 Jul 2010. Recorded mileage 149,923 miles. MOT expired on 16 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,923 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LO10 OTA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2023
- 149,923 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LO10 OTA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Volvo S40 (LO10 OTA) between September 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 September 2023 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 (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
LO10 OTA Mileage History
- 14/09/2022131,954 mi
- 14/09/2022131,954 mi
- 14/09/2023149,923 mi+17,969 mi
- 15/09/2023149,923 mi
Average of roughly 17,939 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo S40 (P1)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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