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VK09 FBD

2009 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,524 mi
Last recorded140,524 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 FBD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2021 140,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 126,045 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 112,509 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm. Worn smooth inner tread edge area. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm. Worn smooth inner tread edge area. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 112,509 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm. Worn smooth inner tread edge area. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm. Worn smooth inner tread edge area. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 108,611 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 93,522 miles

Minimal reserve travel at parking brake lever.

NSF and OSF lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated.

OSF sidelight slightly dim.

Slight play NSF inner steering rack joint.

Fail 11 Mar 2017 93,522 miles

Minimal reserve travel at parking brake lever.

NSF and OSF lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated.

OSF sidelight slightly dim.

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Slight play NSF inner steering rack joint.

Pass 16 Mar 2016 77,553 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 77,553 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced bulb fitted incorrectly (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 63,396 miles

Both rear tyres heavily worn at inner shoulders.

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 63,396 miles

Both rear tyres heavily worn at inner shoulders.

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 45,742 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 36,374 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 26,733 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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VK09 FBD is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol 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 VK09 FBD, 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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VK09 FBD is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 April 2009.

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