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MJ09 YMS

2009 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

141,911 mi
Last recorded141,911 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ09 YMS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2024 141,911 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 132,570 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 115,478 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 115,478 miles

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))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 105,487 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 95,219 miles

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))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 95,216 miles

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))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 84,936 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 84,936 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 70,805 miles

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))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 55,052 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 44,882 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 44,882 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 35,315 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 30 Jul 2014 27,349 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 18,294 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 6,043 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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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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MJ09 YMS is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 June 2009.

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