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YY09 LJL

2009 Volvo S40

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

135,814 mi
Last recorded135,814 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY09 LJL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 135,814 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres wearing low and on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 118,896 miles

Offside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction small crack in screen (3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2020 108,116 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 93,342 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 86,139 miles

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

Offside Front tyre cracking outer edge

Pass 26 Apr 2017 84,221 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 78,737 miles

engine oil leak's

Pass 27 Apr 2015 72,031 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 66,219 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Full sill covers fitted

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 May 2014 66,162 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Full sill covers fitted

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2013 60,401 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2012 54,834 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 LJL is a 2009 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 YY09 LJL, 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 LJL registered?

YY09 LJL is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 June 2009.

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