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BV09 BNL

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

104,420 mi
Last recorded104,420 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 BNL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 104,420 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2020 103,747 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 98,044 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 98,044 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 90,901 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 90,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 16 Jan 2017 84,358 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 11 Jan 2016 75,836 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 75,836 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 70,747 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 70,747 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 61,617 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 53,955 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 53,955 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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BV09 BNL is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 BV09 BNL, 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 BV09 BNL registered?

BV09 BNL is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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