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YX09 XHH

2009 Volvo S40

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

208,016 mi
Last recorded208,016 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX09 XHH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 208,016 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 195,476 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 195,461 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear caliper spring missing

Pass 8 Jan 2019 182,908 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 182,908 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 167,202 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, out of shape on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 167,202 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, out of shape on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 145,397 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 123,445 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 31 Dec 2015 123,440 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 104,753 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 80,948 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 80,947 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

boot lid cannot be opened

Pass 8 Feb 2013 58,902 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres inner sidewalls cracked

centre silencer corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2012 48,513 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XHH is a 2009 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XHH, 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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YX09 XHH is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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