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RK09 RXL

2009 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,438 mi
Last recorded114,438 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK09 RXL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 114,438 miles

Front & Rear Tyres all wearing inside edges

Nearside Rear Reflector lamp damaged (less than 50%)

Fail 19 Sep 2019 114,437 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front & Rear Tyres all wearing inside edges

Nearside Rear Reflector lamp damaged (less than 50%)

Pass 10 Oct 2018 112,458 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 108,788 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 105,720 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 105,720 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 103,634 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 90,856 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Feb 2014 80,984 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 66,909 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 51,944 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 51,944 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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RK09 RXL is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc 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 RK09 RXL, 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 RK09 RXL registered?

RK09 RXL is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 March 2009.

Is RK09 RXL safe to buy?

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