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C18 DCP

2009 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,308 mi
Last recorded85,308 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 DCP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 85,308 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 75,006 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 75,006 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 65,869 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 61,176 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 57,030 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 52,795 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 49,079 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 45,757 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 45,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 41,469 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 35,850 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 31,965 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 27,892 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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C18 DCP is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C18 DCP, 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 C18 DCP registered?

C18 DCP is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 April 2009.

Is C18 DCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C18 DCP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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