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DA09 DCY

2009 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

117,357 mi
Last recorded117,357 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2020
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA09 DCY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2020 117,357 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2020 117,357 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 109,659 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 107,687 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 91,388 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 81,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit thinning on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit thinning on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

oil leak

reverse lights inop

Pass 4 Jun 2015 69,282 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 56,961 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 42,421 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 36,921 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 36,918 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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DA09 DCY is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DA09 DCY, 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 DA09 DCY registered?

DA09 DCY is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 June 2009.

Is DA09 DCY safe to buy?

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