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BG09 ZZB

2009 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,999 mi
Last recorded137,999 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 ZZB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 137,999 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 137,999 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 125,079 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn smooth on inner shoulders... (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Repairable... ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded... (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 116,678 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 103,423 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2023 103,423 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 98,891 miles

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

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

off side front and rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Jun 2021 93,650 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 90,208 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 90,208 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 86,810 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 83,659 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

advise exhaust middle box deteriorating

Pass 25 May 2017 79,006 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 May 2017 79,005 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust back box corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 71,700 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 71,700 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 62,910 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 48,131 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge's

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 48,131 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge's

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 40,311 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 29,233 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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BG09 ZZB is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel 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 BG09 ZZB, 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 BG09 ZZB registered?

BG09 ZZB is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 July 2009.

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