CarVerify

Free Car Check

DG09 RWN

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,635 mi
Last recorded101,635 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 RWN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 101,635 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leaks

Hand brake travel too far

Nearside Front Lower arm bush deteriorated.

Offside Front Lower arm bush deteriorated.

Rear Tyres inner edge worn (Both side)

Fail 4 Mar 2019 101,635 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leaks

Hand brake travel too far

Nearside Front Lower arm bush deteriorated.

Offside Front Lower arm bush deteriorated.

Rear Tyres inner edge worn (Both side)

Pass 24 Aug 2017 92,922 miles

radiator support seriously corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2017 92,922 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) inappropriately repaired reservoir insecure (2.3.7)

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

radiator support seriously corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 20 May 2017 91,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) inappropriately repaired reservoir insecure (2.3.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

radiator support very corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2016 86,112 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 86,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 80,466 miles

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 19 Mar 2015 80,456 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 5 Mar 2014 72,904 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre cut to inner edge of tread please keep checked

Fail 5 Mar 2014 72,902 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre cut to inner edge of tread please keep checked

Fail 21 Mar 2013 61,593 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 61,593 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 53,896 miles

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
Full Volvo S40 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DG09 RWN is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DG09 RWN, 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 RWN?

You can check the full history of DG09 RWN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DG09 RWN registered?

DG09 RWN is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 March 2009.

Is DG09 RWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG09 RWN shows 14 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DG09 RWN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DG09 RWN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.