MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,305 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT SECTION (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)
Non obligatory mirror damaged INTERIOR ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT SECTION (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)
Non obligatory mirror damaged INTERIOR ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YX09 VMG is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 YX09 VMG, 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 YX09 VMG registered?
YX09 VMG is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 March 2009.
Is YX09 VMG safe to buy?
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