MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,298 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
boot does not open checked compartment with rear seats folded
oil level on minimum
Offside Rear Position lamp not working tail light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
boot does not open checked compartment with rear seats folded
oil level on minimum
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear nail in tyre
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
n/s & o/s front tyres worn close to wear indicators.
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
n/s & o/s front tyres worn close to wear indicators.
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
rear radius arm link rod bushes perished
Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
rear radius arm link rod bushes perished
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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SY09 RKX is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 SY09 RKX, 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 SY09 RKX registered?
SY09 RKX is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 March 2009.
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