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NL09 OWV

2009 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,591 mi
Last recorded129,591 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL09 OWV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 129,591 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 129,589 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt missing all (7.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 118,563 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 118,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 99,786 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 89,233 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 89,233 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 81,880 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 81,879 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 81,523 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 76,384 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 70,164 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 64,469 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 64,465 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit .Borderline.

Pass 11 Aug 2014 53,128 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 53,128 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 40,234 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 40,127 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 27,183 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 27,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 OWV is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OWV, 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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NL09 OWV is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 March 2009.

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