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DA09 DCZ

2009 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,979 mi
Last recorded153,979 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 153,979 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2026 153,977 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 152,021 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 150,007 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 150,007 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 147,950 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 147,950 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 137,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 132,856 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 129,953 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 120,934 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 108,620 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 108,620 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 102,723 miles

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2016 90,246 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 90,246 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 78,104 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 78,104 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake discs are worn/lipped and corroded

front brake pads are worn low !

rear brake discs are worn/lipped and corroded

rear brake pads are worn low !!

Fail 15 Oct 2014 62,859 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 62,859 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 47,254 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 28,774 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 26,232 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2012 26,232 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

ns outer side light inop

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 DCZ is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DCZ, 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 DCZ registered?

DA09 DCZ is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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