MOT Status
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148,766 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in the tread and shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy cracking in the tread and inner and outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy cracking in the tread and inner and outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r corroded all over (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in the tread and shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing / cracking in the primary and secondary tread areas and inner and outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in the tread and walls and inner edge worn away (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing/cracking in the primary and secondary tread areas and inner and outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak contaminated all down the strut leg and spring (5.3.2 (b))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in the tread and shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing / cracking in the primary and secondary tread areas and inner and outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in the tread and walls and inner edge worn away (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing/cracking in the primary and secondary tread areas and inner and outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f, n/s/r, o/s/f, o/s/r . All 4 tyres are perishing and cracking in the tread area and on the inner and outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f and o/s/f tyres perishing / cracking to inner walls and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perishing an cracking on walls and in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres have light surface cracking to the sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YC09 GDF is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 YC09 GDF, 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 YC09 GDF registered?
YC09 GDF is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 April 2009.
Is YC09 GDF safe to buy?
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