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BK09 ATY

2009 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

107,185 mi
Last recorded107,185 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 ATY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 107,185 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s/r light damaged

Fail 12 Sep 2025 107,181 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s/r light damaged

Pass 30 Sep 2024 101,162 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 94,411 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 87,593 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 81,591 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 76,661 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 76,661 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 65,791 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 63,061 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 63,059 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 56,181 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 56,181 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 51,279 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 45,558 miles

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)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 39,403 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 33,954 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 26,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 26,657 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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BK09 ATY is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 BK09 ATY, 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 BK09 ATY registered?

BK09 ATY is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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