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S40 ADH

2009 Volvo S40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

215,679 mi
Last recorded215,679 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 ADH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 215,679 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 198,404 miles

Offside dip beam light output intensity slightly reduced

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 28 Nov 2020 189,835 miles

Central Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged Around the rack area. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre down to 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 189,787 miles

Central Rear Upper Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (2). (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Cable broken. (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged Around the rack area. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre down to 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 162,658 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 6 Nov 2018 129,989 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2018 129,989 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 97,131 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 65,160 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 38,177 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 24,709 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 22,718 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 17,664 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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S40 ADH is a 2009 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S40 ADH, 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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S40 ADH is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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