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RO09 YJC

2009 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

52,109 mi
Last recorded52,109 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO09 YJC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 52,109 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 52,108 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 46,104 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 44,920 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 44,920 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 43,846 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 41,549 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush, both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 40,571 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 37,847 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 35,914 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 35,906 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 33,937 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 31,097 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 28,039 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 23,729 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 23,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 19,666 miles

both front tyres have small cuts but not to meet fail critria

Pass 21 Jun 2012 15,262 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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RO09 YJC is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RO09 YJC, 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 RO09 YJC registered?

RO09 YJC is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 June 2009.

Is RO09 YJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO09 YJC shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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