2009 Volvo S40 1.6L Diesel · K8 TGN
2009 Volvo S40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 22 Jan 2009. Recorded mileage 146,220 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jan 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,220 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K8 TGN Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/01/2023
- 146,220 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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K8 TGN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volvo S40 (K8 TGN) between January 2023 and January 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 January 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
K8 TGN Mileage History
- 23/01/2023146,220 mi
- 23/01/2023146,220 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 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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- EGR and DPF clogging on dieselsModerate
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