MOT Status
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139,549 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central centre brake light n/w
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f lower rear suspension bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f lower rear suspension bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside o/s repeater damaged
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
radiator cross member corroded
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear rear exhaust hanger broken but exhaust still secure
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear rear exhaust hanger broken but exhaust still secure
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
hand brake has little reserve travel
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
hand brake has little reserve travel
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s/r tyre has cut in sidewall to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r tyre worn on edges 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre on 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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
chips in screen
exhaust rusty
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS
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
chips in screen
exhaust rusty
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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DK09 VZZ is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 VZZ, 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 VZZ registered?
DK09 VZZ is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 April 2009.
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