CarVerify

Free Car Check

BN09 OOW

2009 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,494 mi
Last recorded94,494 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 OOW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 94,494 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 92,229 miles

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

front bumper slightly damaged

front radiator bracket corroded and requires attention soon

nearside inner rack joint has slight play

Pass 9 Sep 2022 87,560 miles

Lower Radiator support bracket severely corroded

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft oil seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 83,389 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 78,617 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 72,729 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2019 72,724 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2018 65,786 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 62,137 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 62,137 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 53,778 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 46,909 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 42,398 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 38,628 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 34,515 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 28,692 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
Full Volvo S40 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BN09 OOW is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BN09 OOW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN09 OOW?

You can check the full history of BN09 OOW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BN09 OOW registered?

BN09 OOW is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 March 2009.

Is BN09 OOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN09 OOW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN09 OOW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BN09 OOW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.