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S40 XAL

2009 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,049 mi
Last recorded115,049 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 XAL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 115,049 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2022 114,722 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 104,573 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2021 104,540 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 97,005 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 90,556 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2019 90,556 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 81,324 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 70,725 miles

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)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 61,337 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 54,103 miles

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)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 45,906 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 38,990 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 29,195 miles

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)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 29,193 miles

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.

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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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.

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