MOT Status
ValidMileage
137,999 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn smooth on inner shoulders... (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre Repairable... ()
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded... (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
off side front and rear tyres worn on inner edge
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
advise exhaust middle box deteriorating
Exhaust back box corroded
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Exhaust back box corroded
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Both front tyres worn on inner edge's
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Both front tyres worn on inner edge's
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BG09 ZZB is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 BG09 ZZB, 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 BG09 ZZB registered?
BG09 ZZB is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 July 2009.
Is BG09 ZZB safe to buy?
The MOT history for BG09 ZZB shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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