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AJ59 BJF

2009 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,339 mi
Last recorded173,339 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 BJF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 173,339 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 142,320 miles

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

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering component components slightly misaligned (2.1.5 (e) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering component modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.5 (f) (i))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2019 142,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Central Upper Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp is not working

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Steering gaiter is insecure.

Offside Rear Tyre wearing low on the inner edge.

Pass 4 Sep 2018 125,086 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 115,187 miles

NSF AND OSF TYRES HAVE DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDEWALLS BUT NO CORDS OR PLY EXPOSED

NSF INNER WHEEL ARCH COVER LOOSE/BROKEN

Pass 8 Aug 2016 105,697 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 105,689 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 98,330 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2015 98,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 92,299 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 91,269 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 84,628 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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AJ59 BJF is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AJ59 BJF, 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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AJ59 BJF is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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