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DS09 KPL

2009 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,309 mi
Last recorded60,309 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 KPL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 60,309 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 60,309 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 53,106 miles

Front Exhaust flexible joint deteriorated.

Fail 1 Dec 2022 53,105 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust flexible joint deteriorated.

Pass 8 Nov 2021 45,325 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 45,325 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 37,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged starting to crack/perish (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 37,196 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged starting to crack/perish (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 30,886 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 23,494 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 16,557 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 15,090 miles

both front tyres have2.5mm of tread left the minimum legal limit is 1.6mm

Fail 29 Jul 2016 15,090 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

both front tyres have2.5mm of tread left the minimum legal limit is 1.6mm

Pass 28 Jul 2015 13,529 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 11,828 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 9,837 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 9,826 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 7,652 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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DS09 KPL is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DS09 KPL, 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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DS09 KPL is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 August 2009.

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