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DG09 RVR

2009 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

119,734 mi
Last recorded119,734 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 RVR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 119,734 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 110,549 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 103,198 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 97,285 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 97,285 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 87,152 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn bald inner egde (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 87,152 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn bald inner egde (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 78,707 miles

Front tyres are wearing low on their inner tread areas.

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

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

Rear tyres have worn very low on their inner shoulders.

Pass 18 Jan 2018 77,987 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 73,012 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 66,901 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 58,093 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 52,722 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 47,418 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 41,666 miles

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

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

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

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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DG09 RVR is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 DG09 RVR, 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 DG09 RVR registered?

DG09 RVR is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 March 2009.

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