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AK09 BKD

2009 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

186,473 mi
Last recorded186,473 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 BKD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 186,473 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 175,700 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 169,801 miles

Nearside Rear shocker shroud detached

Offside Rear shocker shroud detached

Fail 31 Jan 2020 169,801 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 149,039 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 125,297 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 106,149 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2017 106,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 71,662 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 71,662 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement as marked (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 49,011 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 49,011 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 26,586 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 21,404 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 15,996 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

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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AK09 BKD is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AK09 BKD, 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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AK09 BKD is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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