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SY09 SVF

2009 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,037 mi
Last recorded120,037 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY09 SVF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2024 120,037 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 116,282 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 112,243 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 108,279 miles

under body cover fitted

Fail 12 Nov 2021 108,278 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under body cover fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2021 108,270 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 100,713 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 93,283 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 87,773 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 77,548 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 76,512 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 69,404 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2015 69,404 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 62,787 miles

back box on exhaust rusty

Pass 19 Nov 2013 57,254 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 51,382 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 46,036 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Mar 2012 46,033 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r tyre slightly worn on inner edge

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 SVF is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SY09 SVF, 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 SVF registered?

SY09 SVF is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 April 2009.

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