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SY09 OJT

2009 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,832 mi
Last recorded132,832 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY09 OJT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 132,832 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 129,558 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front radiator cross member badly corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2025 129,555 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing on front pipe (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe front flex blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (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))

front radiator cross member badly corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2024 125,013 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 119,017 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe corroded

Underbody including all Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 16 Aug 2022 110,919 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 110,182 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi on the front pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Aug 2021 98,641 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 98,641 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 90,315 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose heat shield section (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 90,309 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose heat shield section (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 85,565 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn at inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 85,352 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR BRAKE DISC (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front TYRE WORN AT INNER SHOULDERS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 79,757 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 79,662 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2017 70,527 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi / manifold (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear tyre has deep cut on outer wall, no cord showing at present

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 70,527 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi / manifold (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear tyre has deep cut on outer wall, no cord showing at present

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 59,571 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold leaking (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 59,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold leaking (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 47,711 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 47,711 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 39,235 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 5 Jul 2013 29,583 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 16,805 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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SY09 OJT 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 62.5%.

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 SY09 OJT, 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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SY09 OJT is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 July 2009.

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