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YT09 RHV

2009 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

124,947 mi
Last recorded124,947 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT09 RHV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 124,947 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 124,947 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 108,316 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 108,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 102,658 miles

Nearside Front slight damage to outer side wall

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

back box corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2018 102,658 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front slight damage to outer side wall

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

back box corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2017 90,562 miles

Nearside Front marker light inop

Nearside Rear bumper damage

Fail 22 Mar 2017 90,562 miles

Nearside Front marker light inop

Nearside Rear bumper damage

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 77,206 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2015 65,817 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear bumper damaged

rear parking sensor missing

Pass 21 Mar 2014 54,968 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre slight wall damage

Pass 14 Mar 2013 47,157 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 39,076 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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YT09 RHV is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel 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 YT09 RHV, 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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YT09 RHV is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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