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LT09 OTN

2009 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

131,023 mi
Last recorded131,023 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT09 OTN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 131,023 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 129,384 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 129,384 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 127,285 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 124,292 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 124,292 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 112,740 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 101,097 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 101,097 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 88,298 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 74,005 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 74,005 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 59,195 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 38,099 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Feb 2012 34,528 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 OTN is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 LT09 OTN, 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 OTN is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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