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YX09 WZG

2009 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

106,427 mi
Last recorded106,427 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX09 WZG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 106,427 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear heatshield over tail pipe section loose and rattling

Fail 9 Apr 2024 106,426 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear heatshield over tail pipe section loose and rattling

Pass 1 Apr 2023 102,271 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

radiator support bracket heavily corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2023 102,271 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

radiator support bracket heavily corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2022 97,115 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 92,230 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Apr 2021 92,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation broken at caliper pivot (1.1.15 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement park brake lever on caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt not attached to steering rack (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 90,830 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Near front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Mar 2020 90,773 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Near front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread left (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Mar 2019 86,298 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 83,566 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 80,169 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 70,125 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall in poor condition

Pass 24 Jan 2015 58,784 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 45,489 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 24 Jan 2013 31,522 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 23,080 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 WZG is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WZG, 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 WZG registered?

YX09 WZG is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 March 2009.

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