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KM09 BVD

2009 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,064 mi
Last recorded148,064 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM09 BVD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 148,064 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 141,695 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2024 141,531 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 136,345 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 130,776 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2020 118,610 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 111,514 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 100,364 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 88,752 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 88,734 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 75,775 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 75,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 61,154 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 48,619 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 35,974 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 35,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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KM09 BVD is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 KM09 BVD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KM09 BVD registered?

KM09 BVD is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 July 2009.

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