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BK09 EPE

2009 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

36,412 mi
Last recorded36,412 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 EPE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 36,412 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 33,832 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 31,250 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre slight worn on the inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 29,728 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 27,919 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 25,979 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 23,847 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 21,555 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 19,100 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 17,156 miles

Front WIPERS SMEARING SLIGHTLY

Pass 19 Mar 2015 14,465 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 12,358 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 12,358 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 9,923 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 7,460 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 EPE is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BK09 EPE?

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What year was BK09 EPE registered?

BK09 EPE is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 March 2009.

Is BK09 EPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK09 EPE shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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