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DA09 LLZ

2009 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,137 mi
Last recorded128,137 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA09 LLZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 128,137 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2023 128,126 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 122,215 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))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 122,215 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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Pass 15 Sep 2020 118,906 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both n/s and o/s front brake discs have excessive pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre has excessive uneven wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre has excessive wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 118,903 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both n/s and o/s front brake discs have excessive pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre has excessive uneven wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre has excessive wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 108,069 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 95,863 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 85,545 miles

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

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

O,S,R tyre slightly out of shape

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 70,822 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 59,399 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 57,203 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 57,199 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 38,374 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 38,374 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 20,557 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 16,562 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 16,562 miles

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

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

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

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 LLZ is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LLZ, 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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DA09 LLZ is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 August 2009.

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