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SY09 UBZ

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

145,593 mi
Last recorded145,593 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY09 UBZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 145,593 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 135,486 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 125,264 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near suspension and subframe mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near suspension and subframe mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 106,012 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 95,238 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 95,123 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 79,574 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 70,254 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 70,254 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 60,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2014 50,942 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2013 43,588 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2012 32,533 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 UBZ is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UBZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SY09 UBZ registered?

SY09 UBZ is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 March 2009.

Is SY09 UBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY09 UBZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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