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AFZ 6971

2009 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,164 mi
Last recorded84,164 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFZ 6971
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 84,164 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 79,028 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear bumper damage

Pass 27 Jan 2021 73,777 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 73,777 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 73,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Side wall has a tear which exposes cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering tie-rod has play

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 71,713 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 71,559 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 66,567 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Jan 2019 66,567 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Feb 2018 63,194 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 58,775 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 50,403 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 44,058 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2014 36,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jan 2014 36,949 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 29,462 miles

tread on o/s/f tyre less than 2mm recommend it to be replaced

Pass 26 Jul 2012 27,082 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 27,080 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

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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AFZ 6971 is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AFZ 6971, 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 AFZ 6971 registered?

AFZ 6971 is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is AFZ 6971 safe to buy?

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