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BV09 DDL

2009 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

155,741 mi
Last recorded155,741 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 DDL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 155,741 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 144,332 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 141,313 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 125,828 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 111,159 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 101,877 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 100,849 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Headlamp (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 88,451 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 88,451 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 May 2014 85,898 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 77,539 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 70,177 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 70,177 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 DDL is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BV09 DDL, 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 DDL registered?

BV09 DDL is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 March 2009.

Is BV09 DDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV09 DDL shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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