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B2 RGD

2009 Volvo S40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

54,494 mi
Last recorded54,494 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 RGD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 54,494 miles

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive eolys fluid tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 54,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive eolys fluid tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 53,960 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Leak From eolys fluid tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 53,960 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Leak From eolys fluid tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 53,330 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 53,330 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 52,469 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive diesel additive from reservoir behind fuel tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear most bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 52,469 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive diesel additive from reservoir behind fuel tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear most bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 51,278 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive diesel additive from reservoir behind fuel tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 50,687 miles

both front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 11 Aug 2020 50,687 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 8 Aug 2019 48,677 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 44,891 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted INNER RIM (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 44,891 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted INNER RIM (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 41,686 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 39,633 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 36,812 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 31,041 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 25,515 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 19,780 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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B2 RGD is a 2009 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 B2 RGD, 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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What year was B2 RGD registered?

B2 RGD is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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