MOT Status
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141,600 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
surface corrosion to front and rear subframes and components
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
surface corrosion to front and rear subframes and components
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre
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 Position lamp not working amber (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front tyre is cracked and sidewall is cut..............
Nearside Rear tyre is worn on the inner edge and cracked......
Offside Front tyre is worn on the inner edge, cracked and close to the limit.............
rear brake pads are thin........
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f tyre cracking on sidewall
o/s/f tyre cracking on sidewall
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f tyre cracking on sidewall
o/s/f tyre cracking on sidewall
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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YR59 SVJ is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 YR59 SVJ, 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 YR59 SVJ registered?
YR59 SVJ is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 September 2009.
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