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LS09 LKU

2009 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

158,305 mi
Last recorded158,305 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS09 LKU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 158,305 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 155,273 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 150,284 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 147,508 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 147,508 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 131,369 miles

both front wishbone bushs detereiorated

nearside front repeater damaged

offside rear reflector damaged

oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2017 131,369 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack arm (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front wishbone bushs detereiorated

nearside front repeater damaged

offside rear reflector damaged

oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2016 112,944 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2015 96,489 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 79,371 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 56,798 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 34,525 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHT WEAR EDGE OF TREAD.

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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LS09 LKU is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LS09 LKU, 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 LS09 LKU registered?

LS09 LKU is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 April 2009.

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