MOT Status
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146,687 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
PAS fluid reservoir cap has been replaced with another cap
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
radiator carrier cradle excessively corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
PAS fluid reservoir cap has been replaced with another cap
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
radiator carrier cradle excessively corroded
Front Radiator bracket fitted
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Under covers fitted
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Radiator bracket fitted
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Under covers fitted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded N/S+O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded N/S+O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Underbody covers fitted/ underbody slightly corroded
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached Ball joint detached. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded N/S+O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded N/S+O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Underbody covers fitted/ underbody slightly corroded
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Slight blow to exhaust
Slight gearbox oil leak
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Slight blow to exhaust
Slight gearbox oil leak
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust system insecure center and rear (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
cut offside front tyre wall. no cords or ply showing
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SL09 CYJ is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 SL09 CYJ, 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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SL09 CYJ is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 June 2009.
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