MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,049 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge
perishing/wear to rear lower control arm bushes + rear trailing arm front bushes
some corrosion to rear brake discs
windscreen chipped
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge
perishing/wear to rear lower control arm bushes + rear trailing arm front bushes
some corrosion to rear brake discs
windscreen chipped
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
both front wishbones rear bushes deteriorating
both rear lower control arms bushes starting to wear
offside rear trailing arm bush starting to separate
windscreen chipped
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
both front wishbones rear bushes deteriorating
both rear lower control arms bushes starting to wear
offside rear trailing arm bush starting to separate
windscreen chipped
both front wishbones rear bushes worn/separating/weakening
corrosion/wear to front brake discs
front tyres worn/bold inner edges + n/s/f tyre 3mm across centre
wear/perishing to rear lower control arm bushes
windscreen chipped
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
both front wishbones rear bushes worn/separating/weakening
corrosion/wear to front brake discs
front tyres worn/bold inner edges + n/s/f tyre 3mm across centre
wear/perishing to rear lower control arm bushes
windscreen chipped
screw in n/s/f tyre outer edge - recommend repair
some separating to rear trailing arm front bushes
wear/perishing to rear lower control arm bushes
windscreen chipped
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S40 XAL is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 S40 XAL, 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 S40 XAL registered?
S40 XAL is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 October 2009.
Is S40 XAL safe to buy?
The MOT history for S40 XAL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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