2009 Volvo S40 1.6L Diesel · A15 RBK
2009 Volvo S40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 21 Oct 2009. Recorded mileage 122,094 miles. MOT expired on 24 Jan 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,094 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Archived Record
Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.
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A15 RBK Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/01/2023
- 122,094 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A15 RBK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volvo S40 (A15 RBK) between January 2022 and January 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 January 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
A15 RBK Mileage History
- 07/01/2022111,344 mi
- 08/01/2022111,344 mi
- 25/01/2023122,094 mi+10,750 mi
- 25/01/2023122,094 mi
Average of roughly 10,252 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo S40 (P1)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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