MOT Status
ValidMileage
123,921 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (4.1.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
both rear lower main arms outer bushes starting to deteriorate
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (4.1.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
both rear lower main arms outer bushes starting to deteriorate
Front Radiator support corroded
Front Radiator support heavily corroded
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front lower arm bush split, no excessive movement
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front lower arm bush split, no excessive movement
PAS pipe heavily corroded but not leaking
Rear Exhaust heat shield loose
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
radiator support corroded
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear exhaust mounting broken but the system is secure.
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear exhaust mounting broken but the system is secure.
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated needs more reserve travel,otherwise performs ok (1.1.6 (d))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front wipers poor
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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)
front wipers smearing
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SL59 EYV is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 SL59 EYV, 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 SL59 EYV registered?
SL59 EYV is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 September 2009.
Is SL59 EYV safe to buy?
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