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BN09 OOA

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

150,384 mi
Last recorded150,384 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 OOA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 150,384 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn low inner and outer edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

front exhaust flexy section deterioated

Fail 22 Mar 2021 150,370 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner facing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn low inner and outer edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 146,134 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 139,572 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 133,712 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 127,490 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 119,091 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 109,247 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 100,086 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 88,251 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 64,645 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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BN09 OOA is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OOA, 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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BN09 OOA is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 March 2009.

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