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NL09 OAE

2009 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

206,019 mi
Last recorded206,019 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL09 OAE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 206,019 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 NUMBER PLATE LIGHT NOT WORKING (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 179,303 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 165,850 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 165,817 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SEVERAL BULGES ON INNER TYRE WALL (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear N/S REAR TYRE HAS A SCREW EMBEDDED IN TREAD

Pass 13 Jun 2016 157,273 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 157,263 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 142,452 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 111,863 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 77,106 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 6 Mar 2013 77,106 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 49,277 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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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NL09 OAE is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NL09 OAE, 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 NL09 OAE registered?

NL09 OAE is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 March 2009.

Is NL09 OAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL09 OAE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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