MOT Status
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107,897 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel missing one wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres have edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured amber coating coming off of bulb (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flex hose ferrules look to be corroding beneath plastic sheathing (1.1.12 (f) (i))
front grille damaged
offside engine hydro mounting is damp
Exhaust system insecure front pipe hanger has corroded away, and as has the rear silencer hanger, although this has been held by a jubilee clip, but this clip is liable to fall off (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres have edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured amber coating coming off bulb (4.4.3 (a))
Offside engine hydro mounting is damp
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses, ferrules look to be corroding beneath rubber sheathing (1.1.12 (f) (i))
front grille damaged
Exhaust system insecure front pipe hanger has corroded away, and as has the rear silencer hanger, although this has been held by a jubilee clip, but this clip is liable to fall off (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres have edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured amber coating coming off bulb (4.4.3 (a))
Offside engine hydro mounting is damp
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses, ferrules look to be corroding beneath rubber sheathing (1.1.12 (f) (i))
front grille damaged
Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe hanger broken off due to corrosion, currently adequately supported but advise to repair (6.1.2 (a))
Offside engine hydro mounting is damp
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flex hoses have corroded ferrules beneath sheathing (1.1.12 (f) (i))
steering rack damp
Offside engine hydromounting leaking its fluid
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both flex hoses look to have very corroded ferrules, sheathing is expanding, strongly advise to replace (1.1.12 (f) (i))
steering rack has a leak
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamps are dim (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter is insecure on the rack (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached arb link is broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside engine hydromounting leaking its fluid
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both flex hoses look to have very corroded ferrules, sheathing is expanding, strongly advise to replace (1.1.12 (f) (i))
steering rack has a leak
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bush rear of suspension arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bush rear of suspension arm (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside front tyre
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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FG09 VTF is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 FG09 VTF, 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 FG09 VTF registered?
FG09 VTF is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 June 2009.
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