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BN09 ONX

2009 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

165,221 mi
Last recorded165,221 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 ONX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 165,221 miles

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

Front radiator support corroded

Nearside Parking brake low effort

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

Parking brake travel

Fail 29 Sep 2023 165,193 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front radiator support corroded

Nearside Parking brake low effort

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

Parking brake travel

Pass 3 Oct 2022 161,584 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside number plate light inoperative

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 155,955 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 155,954 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 149,681 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 149,681 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 137,293 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 137,277 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 129,641 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2018 129,641 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 113,430 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 92,567 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 65,683 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 54,687 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 54,687 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 46,091 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 46,091 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 37,732 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 ONX is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BN09 ONX, 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 BN09 ONX registered?

BN09 ONX is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 April 2009.

Is BN09 ONX safe to buy?

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