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YY09 AVZ

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

90,009 mi
Last recorded90,009 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY09 AVZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 90,009 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 90,009 miles

Brake performance not tested Burst pipes when testing (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 72,522 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 72,522 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 63,265 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2020 63,265 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 56,931 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 56,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2018 51,427 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake application 27% uneven.

Fail 2 May 2018 51,427 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake application 27% uneven.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2017 45,273 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 41,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 41,806 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 32,168 miles

Front wishbones, rear bushes worn

Fail 28 Apr 2015 32,167 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front wishbones, rear bushes worn

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 22,759 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 22,579 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 17,933 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 13,657 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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YY09 AVZ is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YY09 AVZ, 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 YY09 AVZ registered?

YY09 AVZ is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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