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SY09 OKB

2009 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

88,885 mi
Last recorded88,885 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY09 OKB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 88,885 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 88,882 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 85,622 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 85,622 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 80,756 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 80,755 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed various cracks on inner tread some showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2019 64,063 miles

both front wishbone bushes started to wear

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2018 49,360 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2018 49,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. adjuster damaged (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 38,732 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 12 Aug 2017 38,638 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 28,229 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread is low

Nearside Rear tyre is perished

Nearside head light adjuster broken

Fail 2 Sep 2016 28,229 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread is low

Nearside Rear tyre is perished

Nearside head light adjuster broken

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 13,255 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 13,255 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 11,215 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 9,106 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 7,720 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2012 7,125 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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SY09 OKB is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SY09 OKB, 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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SY09 OKB is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 April 2009.

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The MOT history for SY09 OKB shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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