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CU09 CJJ

2009 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

199,041 mi
Last recorded199,041 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU09 CJJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 199,041 miles

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced osr nsr (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 196,189 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 187,183 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 187,183 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 172,152 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

centre stop light not working

Fail 20 Apr 2018 172,152 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

centre stop light not working

Pass 5 Jul 2017 160,674 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust surface corroded , but not blowing at time of test

Pass 8 Jul 2016 142,295 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 142,295 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 119,652 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 119,565 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 88,039 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 67,921 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 67,921 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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CU09 CJJ is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CU09 CJJ, 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 CU09 CJJ registered?

CU09 CJJ is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 April 2009.

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