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AF09 YJY

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,056 mi
Last recorded130,056 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 YJY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 130,056 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 123,857 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 111,464 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 111,464 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 100,743 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of the wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of the wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 100,733 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of the wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of the wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2019 100,701 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced led unit (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn within rearmost attachment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn within rearmost attachment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Does not illuminate number plate (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + NEARLY WORN DOWN TO CORDS outside prescribed measured area (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER PADS CLOSE TO LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

minor corrosion tio some underbody components

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas and or items

Pass 28 Sep 2018 97,672 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 89,338 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 80,415 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 80,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 69,778 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 66,191 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 51,304 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 32,123 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Apr 2012 22,283 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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AF09 YJY is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 73,340 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF09 YJY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 17 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AF09 YJY registered?

AF09 YJY is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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