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C4 OXO

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,354 mi
Last recorded155,354 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 OXO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 155,354 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 150,882 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 146,614 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated/ corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively and o/s front (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and o/s rear and protective covers damaged (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and o/s rear, all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2023 141,945 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 141,942 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 136,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 136,898 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 129,610 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 124,288 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 120,169 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 108,378 miles

Front Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 108,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Oil leak

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 102,044 miles

Oil leak

rear center exhaust

Pass 23 Feb 2016 97,091 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2015 97,061 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 86,460 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 84,896 miles

baby seat fitted at rear

Fail 20 Dec 2013 84,896 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

baby seat fitted at rear

both frnt tyres wearing on edges

nearside wing mirror damaged

Pass 20 Dec 2012 77,460 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 63,783 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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C4 OXO is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C4 OXO, 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 C4 OXO registered?

C4 OXO is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 January 2009.

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