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SY09 RKX

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

126,298 mi
Last recorded126,298 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY09 RKX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 126,298 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2019 126,297 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 112,014 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 112,008 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 98,085 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 92,113 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 68,159 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 68,151 miles

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)

Pass 18 May 2015 62,661 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 52,795 miles

n/s & o/s front tyres worn close to wear indicators.

Fail 8 Apr 2014 52,795 miles

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.

Pass 6 Mar 2013 40,652 miles

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

rear radius arm link rod bushes perished

Fail 5 Mar 2013 40,656 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 30,943 miles

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?

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 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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