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DE09 ZXZ

2009 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

122,893 mi
Last recorded122,893 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 ZXZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 May 2025 122,893 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 8 May 2025 122,888 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2023 120,923 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 117,034 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 112,717 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 112,709 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure and at Tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 105,873 miles

advise slight leak from exhaust at manifold

Pass 19 Jun 2019 82,001 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 71,292 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 60,686 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 58,311 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 54,396 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to split from bonding (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre is cracked and perished 205/50/17

object on rear view mirror

plastic trim on sills

small chip in windscreen zone A

Pass 21 Jan 2015 50,749 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 39,817 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 27,451 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 14,221 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 10 May 2012 14,219 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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DE09 ZXZ is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DE09 ZXZ, 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 DE09 ZXZ registered?

DE09 ZXZ is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 June 2009.

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