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Front transom bar for radiator support corroded
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Lower radiator mount corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))
Lower radiator mount corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside door mirror slightly damaged
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside door mirror slightly damaged
Offside door mirror cracked
Nearside Rear Handbrake effort lower than expected
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of Wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Handbrake effort lower than expected
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
near side front tyre worn and cracking
offside rear tyre worn and cracking
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
near side front tyre worn and cracking
offside rear tyre worn and cracking
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VK09 UTL is a 2009 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 UTL, 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 UTL registered?
VK09 UTL is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 June 2009.
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