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135,787 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing missing (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre not leaking ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing missing (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre not leaking ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective but doesn't affect the light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective but doesn't affect the light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Both rear stay arm bushes worn/split/de-bonding
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (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))
Offside Front tyre is on 3mm
Nearside Front tyre is on 3mm
rear n/s & o/s tyres wearing unevenly on inside tread areas
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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VK09 JHL is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.
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 VK09 JHL, 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 JHL registered?
VK09 JHL is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 April 2009.
Is VK09 JHL safe to buy?
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