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CA09 KSN

2009 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

133,101 mi
Last recorded133,101 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA09 KSN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 133,101 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nsf/osf (1.2.1 (e))

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above limit/ worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear underbody slight corrosion

Fail 17 Apr 2023 133,034 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at 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))

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour blue in colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nsf/osf (1.2.1 (e))

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above limit/ worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear underbody slight corrosion

Pass 5 Mar 2022 126,308 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

gearbox oil leak

handbrake travel

Pass 16 Jan 2021 120,359 miles

Coolant bottle cracked

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

gearbox oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2021 120,356 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant bottle cracked

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

gearbox oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2019 110,575 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 105,102 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 98,913 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Sill and inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2016 87,920 miles

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

Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear both (2.4.G.2)

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

Wheel arch covers fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2015 75,436 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

sill & inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2015 75,436 miles

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

sill & inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2014 63,334 miles

sill & inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2013 48,401 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2012 35,434 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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CA09 KSN 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 78.6%.

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 CA09 KSN, 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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CA09 KSN is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 July 2009.

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