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DY09 URO

2009 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

136,065 mi
Last recorded136,065 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY09 URO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 136,065 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2023 122,933 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 107,565 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2022 107,565 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 86,978 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2021 70,499 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 69,150 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 69,115 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 64,949 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 60,674 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 56,541 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 51,086 miles

outer sill covers and engine covers fitted partial check only

Pass 10 Mar 2015 44,689 miles

outer sill covers fitted only partial check

Pass 13 Mar 2014 37,635 miles

outer sill covers fitted only partial check

Fail 13 Mar 2014 37,635 miles

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

outer sill covers fitted only partial check

Pass 29 Mar 2013 30,664 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 25,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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DY09 URO is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 DY09 URO, 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 DY09 URO registered?

DY09 URO is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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