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YX09 VMG

2009 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,305 mi
Last recorded107,305 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX09 VMG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2019 107,305 miles

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))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 103,267 miles

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)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 103,266 miles

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)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 90,025 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 74,292 miles

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)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 74,292 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 59,657 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 53,690 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 46,777 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 38,211 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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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.

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