MOT Status
ValidMileage
191,556 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear surface rust on all rear suspension
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight Worn on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Slight Damage on Outer Sill
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight Worn on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Slight Damage on Outer Sill
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both ( Most rear ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both ( Most rear ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
under trays & covers fitted.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
rear tyres deteriorating slightly.
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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DK09 VZS is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
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 DK09 VZS, 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 VZS registered?
DK09 VZS is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 March 2009.
Is DK09 VZS safe to buy?
The MOT history for DK09 VZS shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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