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BK09 AUN

2009 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

198,351 mi
Last recorded198,351 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 AUN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 198,351 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2025 198,349 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 179,529 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 179,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 170,423 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 157,351 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2021 149,087 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 149,082 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both o/s and n/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 126,093 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 116,268 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 116,268 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 109,379 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 101,736 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 96,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 85,840 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 78,238 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 68,486 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 68,486 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 54,310 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 AUN is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol 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 AUN, 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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BK09 AUN is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 June 2009.

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