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BK09 AVE

2009 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

180,450 mi
Last recorded180,450 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 AVE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 180,450 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 180,450 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 176,485 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 162,779 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 145,528 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2015 145,528 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2014 131,095 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 112,862 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2013 112,862 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 84,787 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 AVE is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AVE, 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 AVE registered?

BK09 AVE is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 June 2009.

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