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DK09 KBX

2009 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

213,953 mi
Last recorded213,953 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK09 KBX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 213,953 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 209,802 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 209,675 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 205,482 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 197,348 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH FRONT INNERS (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 179,682 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 162,468 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 147,264 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Jan 2020 147,241 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2019 140,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 140,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 123,081 miles

HEAVY CORROSION ON CENTRE SILENCER BOX.

N/S FRONT AMBER MARKER LIGHT INOPERATIVE.

N/S REAR TYRE VERY BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE.

Pass 24 May 2017 97,492 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 24 May 2017 97,492 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 24 May 2016 73,837 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES.

O/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE.

REAR SILENCER BOX CORRODED.

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S REAR TYRE OUTER WALL.

Fail 11 May 2016 72,844 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES.

O/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE.

REAR SILENCER BOX CORRODED.

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S REAR TYRE OUTER WALL.

Pass 14 May 2015 51,971 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Apr 2014 29,358 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Apr 2014 29,358 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2013 25,513 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2012 20,928 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
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DK09 KBX is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DK09 KBX, 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 DK09 KBX registered?

DK09 KBX is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 April 2009.

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