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BV09 DDX

2009 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

156,901 mi
Last recorded156,901 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 DDX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 156,901 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 148,058 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 148,058 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 133,826 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 120,881 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 120,881 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2020 109,985 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 97,199 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 97,199 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 83,774 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 13 Apr 2017 69,603 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 69,603 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 52,733 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 37,324 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 31,900 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 26,356 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 25,950 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 19,471 miles

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

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 DDX is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DDX, 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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BV09 DDX is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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