MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,911 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Outline marker lamp not working n/s/f (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Position lamp not working n/s/f (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Central Front Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust mount point not attached (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear backbox hanger not attached (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear backbox heatsheild slightly insecure
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in winscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front brake disc inner face heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front brake disc inner face heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose corroded such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.5 (g) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust mount point not attached (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear backbox hanger not attached (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear backbox heatsheild slightly insecure
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in winscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
both rear tyres starting to crack
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MJ09 YMS is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 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 MJ09 YMS, 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 MJ09 YMS registered?
MJ09 YMS is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 June 2009.
Is MJ09 YMS safe to buy?
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