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AY09 XJZ

2009 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,367 mi
Last recorded88,367 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 XJZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 88,367 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 88,367 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Marked with Yellow Chalk - 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers + Shields Fitted

Nearside Front Tyre Has Slight Indent on Inner Sidewall Not Causing Seperation of Tyre (Marked With Yellow Chalk) - 205/55/16

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides - 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 83,949 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 83,941 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 82,336 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 81,079 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 79,897 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 78,181 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 74,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 71,253 miles

front brake discs worn thin and lipped

front brake pads worn thin

Fail 14 Jun 2016 70,848 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror back plate (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs worn thin and lipped

front brake pads worn thin

Pass 25 Jun 2015 67,495 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 64,163 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn inner

Pass 28 Mar 2013 62,015 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 Mar 2013 62,015 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2012 59,601 miles

wiper blades starting to wear

small cut in n/s/r tyre sidewall

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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AY09 XJZ is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol 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 AY09 XJZ, 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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AY09 XJZ is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 March 2009.

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