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RO09 YJH

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

150,989 mi
Last recorded150,989 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO09 YJH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 150,989 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 30 May 2024 144,113 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small pin hole, leaking cv grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2023 137,925 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play in lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources number plate light not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs corroded (inner) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2023 137,925 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play in lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources number plate light not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs corroded (inner) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 133,769 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 124,593 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2020 112,698 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 108,310 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 106,318 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 106,316 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration lamp dim

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 103,551 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 100,976 miles

Flywheel is extremely noisy

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 95,570 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2014 91,076 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 84,990 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 76,159 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 YJH is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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