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AJ09 HJY

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,253 mi
Last recorded137,253 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 HJY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 137,253 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

nearside wing mirror/ cover has slight damage

Fail 18 May 2023 137,047 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid drivers side (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

nearside wing mirror/ cover has slight damage

Pass 1 Jun 2022 124,276 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 124,116 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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))

Pass 26 May 2021 109,434 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 97,379 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2020 97,379 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 82,578 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 68,854 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 62,109 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 56,502 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2015 49,574 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 44,694 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2014 44,678 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 39,424 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 31,893 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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AJ09 HJY 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 AJ09 HJY, 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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AJ09 HJY is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 April 2009.

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