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RX09 ZDA

2009 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,078 mi
Last recorded154,078 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX09 ZDA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 154,078 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 141,016 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 131,605 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2020 131,605 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 124,308 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads low on 3 mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2019 124,308 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads low on 3 mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 99,255 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 8 Dec 2017 79,115 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 79,115 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 72,039 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cold weather tyre, rest are summer tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 72,038 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cold weather tyre, rest are summer tyres (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 62,393 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2015 62,393 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high unable to adjust (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 53,623 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 43,995 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2013 28,914 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 28,914 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 20,978 miles

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

deep cut on offside front tyre inner edge but not down to canvas

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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RX09 ZDA is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RX09 ZDA, 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 RX09 ZDA registered?

RX09 ZDA is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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