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LT09 OSZ

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,872 mi
Last recorded155,872 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT09 OSZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 155,872 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 146,545 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of tread early replacement required (5.2.3 (e))

Non obligatory mirror damaged glass missing ()

Pass 30 Jan 2019 141,109 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Jan 2019 141,109 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Oct 2017 136,754 miles

Middle section exhaust heavily corroded but not leaking gases

Fail 18 Oct 2017 136,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Middle section exhaust heavily corroded but not leaking gases

Pass 20 Aug 2016 133,324 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 12,816 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 12,816 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 100,714 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 82,706 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 75,821 miles

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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LT09 OSZ is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LT09 OSZ, 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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LT09 OSZ is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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