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LV09 YDJ

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

96,576 mi
Last recorded96,576 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV09 YDJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 96,576 miles

Central Front radiator housing holed and corroded

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 96,573 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi area (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn spacer bush missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front radiator housing holed and corroded

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 85,333 miles

Advise 2 oil leaks

Front Front cross member corroded to excess (radiator)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti roll bar bracket top bolt cross threaded and tightened fully

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes worn causing anti roll bar to foul against rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front condensation in mirror indicator

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes worn causing anti roll bar to foul against rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 85,282 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Advise 2 oil leaks

Front Front cross member corroded to excess (radiator)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes worn causing anti roll bar to foul against rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front condensation in mirror indicator

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes worn causing anti roll bar to foul against rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 76,936 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 76,936 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 70,139 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 62,781 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 62,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 59,721 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 52,980 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 45,838 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 40,477 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 34,603 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Feb 2015 34,603 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Mar 2014 29,508 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 24,279 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 18,596 miles

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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LV09 YDJ is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LV09 YDJ, 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 LV09 YDJ registered?

LV09 YDJ is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 June 2009.

Is LV09 YDJ safe to buy?

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