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DY09 URR

2009 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,326 mi
Last recorded98,326 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 98,326 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Throughout - front/rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe corroded within engine bay

Rear BOTH tyres perishing / wearing slightly /stepping inner edges

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded BOTH heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 93,557 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 89,411 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL - front/rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Within engine bay (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule OSR / NSR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 89,411 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL - front/rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Within engine bay (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule OSR / NSR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 85,561 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule OSF/NSF/OSR/NSR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded ALL - front /rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim on lower limits - adjuster broken

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 81,002 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 - lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 74,042 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 68,277 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 62,440 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge non primary grooves - bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge non primary grooves - bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 56,866 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 50,443 miles

Rear Inner tyres perished sidewalls

Fail 8 Mar 2017 50,341 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Inner tyres perished sidewalls

Pass 9 Mar 2016 44,569 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 38,280 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 29,898 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 21,760 miles

Offside Front 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 URR is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 URR, 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 URR registered?

DY09 URR is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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