2010 Volvo S40 1.6L Diesel · RK10 YPH
2010 Volvo S40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 02 Mar 2010. Recorded mileage 170,504 miles. MOT expired on 31 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,504 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RK10 YPH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2025
- 170,504 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RK10 YPH 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 (RK10 YPH) between November 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
RK10 YPH Mileage History
- 01/11/2023148,755 mi
- 10/10/2024158,935 mi+10,180 mi
- 22/10/2024158,938 mi+3 mi
- 21/10/2025170,504 mi+11,566 mi
- 23/10/2025170,504 mi
Average of roughly 10,998 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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