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RO09 YJN

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

28,227 mi
Last recorded28,227 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 28,227 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2025 27,273 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 26,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 26,316 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper position lamp inoperative

Pass 10 Aug 2022 25,617 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 24,794 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 24,192 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 22,977 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 21,356 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 19,524 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 17,691 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 16,089 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 16,089 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 13,072 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 11,226 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 9,045 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 9,045 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 YJN is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 YJN, 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 RO09 YJN registered?

RO09 YJN is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 July 2009.

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The MOT history for RO09 YJN shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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