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LR09 PBO

2009 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,088 mi
Last recorded86,088 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR09 PBO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 86,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 86,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 81,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 81,937 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 78,724 miles

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 2 Aug 2019 76,937 miles

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall/edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 76,936 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall/edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 74,066 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 74,066 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 72,116 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 67,635 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 60,755 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 50,147 miles

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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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LR09 PBO is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LR09 PBO, 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 LR09 PBO registered?

LR09 PBO is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 April 2009.

Is LR09 PBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR09 PBO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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