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DK09 VZT

2009 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,504 mi
Last recorded144,504 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK09 VZT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 144,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 131,010 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 131,010 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 113,671 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 107,500 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 100,499 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 90,765 miles

Rear Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury Catch does not operate correctly (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 90,757 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury Catch does not operate correctly (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 80,976 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Feb 2020 80,975 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Feb 2019 70,949 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 66,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm bald inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 66,267 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Brake caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm bald inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 60,043 miles

Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance upper brake light dim (1.2.1d)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 60,042 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance upper brake light dim (1.2.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 52,868 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 45,386 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 35,781 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 28,390 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 23,012 miles

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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 VZT is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VZT, 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 VZT registered?

DK09 VZT is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 March 2009.

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