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DG09 RVU

2009 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,954 mi
Last recorded53,954 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 RVU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 53,954 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 May 2017 52,039 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 45,766 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 45,766 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 38,303 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 38,246 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 May 2014 32,693 miles

front and rear number plates deteriating

o/s/r light lense cracked

Pass 24 May 2013 24,109 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 12,773 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 RVU is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DG09 RVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DG09 RVU?

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What year was DG09 RVU registered?

DG09 RVU is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 March 2009.

Is DG09 RVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG09 RVU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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