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DG09 XHD

2009 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,909 mi
Last recorded99,909 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 99,909 miles

Rear heat shield insecure

after market fuel filler cap fitted but seals tank

Fail 30 Sep 2024 99,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear heat shield insecure

after market fuel filler cap fitted but seals tank

Pass 16 Sep 2023 89,132 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 83,432 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 80,075 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 80,056 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 76,228 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 74,222 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 71,460 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 67,090 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 56,498 miles

Front Brakes squeaking

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight lip on all brake discs

Pass 19 Nov 2015 46,210 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 37,100 miles

Squeal From Front Brakes

Fail 1 Oct 2014 37,100 miles

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

Squeal From Front Brakes

Pass 14 Oct 2013 31,646 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 25,384 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 22,953 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2012 22,953 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nail in shoulder nsr tyre

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)

Oil leak

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 XHD is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 XHD, 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 XHD registered?

DG09 XHD is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 March 2009.

Is DG09 XHD safe to buy?

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