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LR09 JUC

2009 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,350 mi
Last recorded147,350 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR09 JUC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 147,350 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 147,317 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 137,830 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 137,823 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Boot lid component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2019 123,270 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING THIN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 123,194 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING THIN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 113,072 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 101,199 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 101,199 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 90,664 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 90,664 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing mirror indicator (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 81,366 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 70,784 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 62,649 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 46,524 miles

front brake pads getting low

Fail 29 Feb 2012 46,524 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake pads getting low

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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LR09 JUC is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LR09 JUC, 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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LR09 JUC is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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