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S29 DUA

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

181,194 mi
Last recorded181,194 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS29 DUA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 181,194 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 167,617 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 167,613 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 157,042 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 140,507 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 137,540 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 133,683 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 133,683 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working s/light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working h/lamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 126,304 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 116,866 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2017 116,674 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 106,905 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 96,519 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 82,390 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Jun 2013 69,548 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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S29 DUA is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S29 DUA, 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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S29 DUA is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 December 2009.

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