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BV09 DEU

2009 Volvo S40

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

162,901 mi
Last recorded162,901 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 DEU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2024 162,901 miles

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

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 155,111 miles

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 146,178 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 138,028 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front under radiator corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2021 137,902 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front under radiator corroded

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 131,482 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2020 131,232 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 120,412 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 107,289 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 94,506 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 80,347 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 66,094 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 62,670 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 54,237 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 47,529 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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BV09 DEU is a 2009 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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

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