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VK09 JGX

2009 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

188,156 mi
Last recorded188,156 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 JGX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2023 188,156 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 168,183 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 144,447 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 144,423 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 134,441 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2020 134,441 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 131,034 miles

Offside Rear REAR MOST LOWER ARM BUSH SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Fail 6 Sep 2019 131,034 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear REAR MOST LOWER ARM BUSH SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Pass 6 Feb 2017 127,027 miles

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

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)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 117,959 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2015 106,414 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 106,414 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 94,510 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 84,540 miles

engine light on

Pass 28 Mar 2012 84,340 miles

Offside Front 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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VK09 JGX is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VK09 JGX, 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 VK09 JGX registered?

VK09 JGX is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 April 2009.

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