MOT Status
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162,403 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
handbrake lever has little reserve travel
under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
handbrake lever has little reserve travel
under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
offside mirror cover missing
some play in steering rack
under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
wipers starting to smear screen
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
offside mirror cover missing
some play in steering rack
under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
wipers starting to smear screen
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (3.76mm) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (4.44mm) (5.2.3 (e))
Under tray fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1.78mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2.44mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (3.76mm) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (4.44mm) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Under tray fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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DS09 FJY is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 DS09 FJY, 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 DS09 FJY registered?
DS09 FJY is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2009.
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