MOT Status
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119,563 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread getting low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NEARSIDE REAR CHILD SEAT FITTED ()
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources OFFSIDE INOP (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER EDGE CUTTING OFF (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE REAR NEAR LEGAL LIMIT 3MM (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP IN SCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NEARSIDE REAR ()
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources NEARSIDE INOP (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL CRACKING AND PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE REAR 3MM / EDGES CUTTING OFF (5.2.3 (e))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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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DG09 VXL is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 DG09 VXL, 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 DG09 VXL registered?
DG09 VXL is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 April 2009.
Is DG09 VXL safe to buy?
The MOT history for DG09 VXL shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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