2010 Volvo S40 1.6L Diesel · SD10 LCY
2010 Volvo S40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 30 Apr 2010. Recorded mileage 69,572 miles. MOT expired on 10 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,572 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SD10 LCY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2025
- 69,572 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SD10 LCY 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 (SD10 LCY) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
SD10 LCY Mileage History
- 08/08/202260,145 mi
- 24/07/202363,460 mi+3,315 mi
- 24/07/202363,466 mi+6 mi
- 29/07/202466,246 mi+2,780 mi
- 05/08/202569,572 mi+3,326 mi
Average of roughly 3,150 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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