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BV09 BPZ

2009 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,335 mi
Last recorded116,335 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2015
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 BPZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2015 116,335 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 112,303 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 22 Apr 2014 112,303 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Apr 2013 105,049 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 12 Mar 2012 86,361 miles

advise n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

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 BPZ is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BV09 BPZ, 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 BPZ registered?

BV09 BPZ is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 March 2009.

Is BV09 BPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV09 BPZ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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