MOT Status
ValidMileage
213,953 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
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))
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))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
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
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))
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))
HEAVY CORROSION ON CENTRE SILENCER BOX.
N/S FRONT AMBER MARKER LIGHT INOPERATIVE.
N/S REAR TYRE VERY BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE.
Rear exhaust silencer corroded
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear exhaust silencer corroded
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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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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