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BG09 OHR

2009 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

160,102 mi
Last recorded160,102 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 OHR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2024 160,102 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 158,710 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front & rear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine tray & underbody tray fitted

tested in wet condition

Pass 7 Mar 2022 155,305 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40 R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 145,035 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 145,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 136,263 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 136,263 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 124,514 miles

Front advise pads very low

Pass 6 Mar 2018 119,055 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2018 119,051 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 115,866 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2017 115,831 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 111,994 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2016 111,924 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 106,351 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 106,351 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 98,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 89,970 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 77,653 miles

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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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BG09 OHR is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BG09 OHR, 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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BG09 OHR is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 June 2009.

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