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ND09 BKX

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

114,000 mi
Last recorded114,000 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND09 BKX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 114,000 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 114,000 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 107,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2024 105,101 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 97,190 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2022 92,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 May 2022 92,462 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2021 86,714 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2021 86,714 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 79,559 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 79,559 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 70,414 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 58,993 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 54,487 miles

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

Nearside mirror damage but no sharp edges

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

Pass 26 May 2016 48,636 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 41,705 miles

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 May 2014 31,737 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 26,432 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2012 22,977 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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ND09 BKX is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ND09 BKX, 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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ND09 BKX is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 May 2009.

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