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RV09 YWZ

2009 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,729 mi
Last recorded90,729 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV09 YWZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 90,729 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 81,861 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Jun 2018 81,861 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 May 2017 71,652 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 May 2016 63,873 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 May 2016 63,873 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 55,979 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 May 2014 52,283 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 44,350 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 40,173 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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RV09 YWZ is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RV09 YWZ, 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 RV09 YWZ registered?

RV09 YWZ is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 June 2009.

Is RV09 YWZ safe to buy?

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