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YD09 VMR

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

127,430 mi
Last recorded127,430 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD09 VMR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 127,430 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 111,139 miles

driveshaft bearing noisy

Fail 13 Sep 2019 110,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid leaking (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

driveshaft bearing noisy

Pass 9 Jun 2018 88,823 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 May 2017 68,698 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres worn smooth on inside edges

Fail 11 May 2017 68,698 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres worn smooth on inside edges

Pass 28 Apr 2016 54,347 miles

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

n/s/r tyre is worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Apr 2015 43,985 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 43,985 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 33,595 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 24,064 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

child seat fitted at offside rear

Pass 17 Apr 2013 24,064 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted at offside rear

Pass 19 Apr 2012 15,553 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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YD09 VMR is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 YD09 VMR, 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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YD09 VMR is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 May 2009.

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