2010 Volvo S40 1.6L Diesel · YC10 GRU
2010 Volvo S40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 15 Apr 2010. Recorded mileage 91,005 miles. MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,005 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YC10 GRU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2026
- 91,005 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.
YC10 GRU 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 (YC10 GRU) between November 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
YC10 GRU Mileage History
- 14/11/202254,974 mi
- 15/11/202369,117 mi+14,143 mi
- 16/11/202369,142 mi+25 mi
- 14/11/202485,404 mi+16,262 mi
- 24/03/202691,005 mi+5,601 mi
Average of roughly 10,735 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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