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SG59 RYR

2009 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

73,915 mi
Last recorded73,915 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG59 RYR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 73,915 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 67,113 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ferral (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ferral (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 59,302 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2022 59,301 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 51,998 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 51,993 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 45,771 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front bracket detached from pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension lower wishbone - rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wear in rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2020 45,771 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective front bracket detached from pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside 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 scrubbed on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension lower wishbone - rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wear in rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 35,126 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 33,766 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 27,701 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 26,372 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 25,172 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 22,232 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 19,371 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 16,774 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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SG59 RYR is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 SG59 RYR, 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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SG59 RYR is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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