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AF09 NKD

2009 Volvo S40

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,198 mi
Last recorded151,198 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 NKD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 151,198 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 148,441 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 145,736 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 145,736 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 143,390 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 143,390 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 142,134 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 140,255 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 140,255 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 138,127 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2020 137,863 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside rear tyre feathered and wearing low on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 131,800 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 119,497 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 119,497 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 106,508 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 106,508 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 92,020 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 79,078 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 72,836 miles

o/s/front tyre bald on inner edge (not testable area)

small cut in n/s/front tyre sidewall (no cord showing)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 61,198 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 46,183 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges (not testable area)

both rear tyre depths 3mm

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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AF09 NKD is a 2009 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AF09 NKD, 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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AF09 NKD is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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