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YX09 XHN

2009 Volvo S40

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

83,855 mi
Last recorded83,855 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX09 XHN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 83,855 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre within tread punctured ()

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small hole in boot (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark on minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 83,726 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear white (4.4.3 (a))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow , high lambda reading (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section before silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi / cat section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre within tread punctured ()

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small hole in boot (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark on minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 77,125 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 77,125 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 69,054 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

strut tops bearings slightly rough

Pass 17 May 2018 60,977 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2017 48,191 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 47,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 May 2017 47,956 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 May 2016 32,170 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 22,878 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 22,878 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2014 20,172 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 17,949 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 17,456 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Apr 2013 17,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 13,980 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 31 Mar 2012 13,980 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 XHN is a 2009 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XHN, 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 XHN registered?

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

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