MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,294 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flex (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front fog lamp not working
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flex (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front fog lamp not working
Offside Front position lamp dim
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust particulate filter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi leaking and turbo to downpipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Stud broken (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated Engine bay wiring above rocker cover damaged (4.11 (c) (i))
Front Radiator support bracket corroded
Nearside Front Outer 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 Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside door mirror broken but can still see
Offside Front tyre wearing on edge
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres worn on edges
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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DY59 DVM is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 DY59 DVM, 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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DY59 DVM is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 September 2009.
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