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S158 KLG

2009 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,477 mi
Last recorded82,477 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 2009 Volvo V4077,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS158 KLG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 82,477 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 82,477 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 81,254 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 79,038 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 79,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 77,254 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 75,180 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 73,545 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel line corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2012 73,527 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel line corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2012 73,523 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 70,739 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 70,732 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 67,170 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 119,443 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 118,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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S158 KLG is a 2009 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2009 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 77,266 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 V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S158 KLG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 17 years old, this Volvo V40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S158 KLG is a 2009 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 May 2009.

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