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BN09 ONT

2009 Volvo S40

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

135,459 mi
Last recorded135,459 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 ONT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 135,459 miles

ALL rear suspension components heavily corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 132,095 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 132,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 126,168 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 123,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 121,343 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 116,832 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 109,348 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 103,933 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 103,930 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 97,490 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 93,946 miles

slight imbalance front brakes

Pass 10 Apr 2014 87,764 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 83,692 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 67,740 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear brake discs are lipped

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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BN09 ONT is a 2009 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 BN09 ONT, 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

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What year was BN09 ONT registered?

BN09 ONT is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 March 2009.

Is BN09 ONT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN09 ONT shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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