2010 Volvo S40 1.6L Diesel · N8 DHL
2010 Volvo S40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 09 Apr 2010. Recorded mileage 78,473 miles. MOT expired on 06 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,473 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N8 DHL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 26/06/2025
- 78,473 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N8 DHL 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 (N8 DHL) between February 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 26 June 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
N8 DHL Mileage History
- 07/02/202376,481 mi
- 05/02/202477,667 mi+1,186 mi
- 21/05/202477,767 mi+100 mi
- 07/06/202477,780 mi+13 mi
- 26/06/202578,473 mi+693 mi
Average of roughly 836 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo S40 (P1)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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