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PJZ 5680

2009 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

99,476 mi
Last recorded99,476 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJZ 5680
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 99,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 99,476 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 96,437 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 96,437 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 93,017 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 93,017 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 89,269 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 89,269 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 86,318 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 83,083 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 80,500 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 80,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 76,350 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 76,340 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 72,373 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush 2 (2.4.G.2)

sill covers

Pass 21 Feb 2017 66,881 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 59,602 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 59,602 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 57,926 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2014 53,392 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2013 48,548 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 43,954 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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PJZ 5680 is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel 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 PJZ 5680, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PJZ 5680 registered?

PJZ 5680 is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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