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RK09 UZY

2009 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

151,580 mi
Last recorded151,580 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK09 UZY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 151,580 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 144,831 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 143,261 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 136,414 miles

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

nearside front tyre getting low

Pass 7 Feb 2017 129,137 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 129,137 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 121,007 miles

child seat fitted to n/s rear

front and rear brake pads getting low

n/s headlamp adjuster broken aim with in lower limit of beam pattern

rear exhaust hanger coroded

vehicle to clean for emissions pick up

Fail 15 Feb 2016 120,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired not clipped in place (3.6.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

child-seat fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2015 113,019 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 103,815 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 91,860 miles

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 16 Feb 2012 75,987 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 16 Feb 2012 75,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 UZY is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RK09 UZY, 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 UZY registered?

RK09 UZY is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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The MOT history for RK09 UZY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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