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SV09 OHS

2009 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,128 mi
Last recorded107,128 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV09 OHS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 107,128 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 6 Mar 2020 101,951 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipes on rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 94,276 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 79,045 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front inner rear (2.4.G.2)

engine under tray fitted not allowing for full inspection of engine bay area

rear exhaust heat shield deteriorated and insecure

unable to see nearside and offside sills [under covers]

unable to see rear section of nearside front to rear brake pipe [above heat shield]

Fail 16 Mar 2018 78,974 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front inner rear (2.4.G.2)

engine under tray fitted not allowing for full inspection of engine bay area

nearside rear tyre showing signs of uneven wear on inside edge

rear exhaust heat shield deteriorated and insecure

unable to see nearside and offside sills [under covers]

unable to see rear section of nearside front to rear brake pipe [above heat shield]

Pass 15 Mar 2017 70,343 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 66,052 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 61,858 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 61,836 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 52,425 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 52,425 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 42,549 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 42,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 32,158 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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SV09 OHS is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SV09 OHS, 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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SV09 OHS is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 March 2009.

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