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CK09 VGU

2009 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

120,189 mi
Last recorded120,189 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK09 VGU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 120,189 miles

Outer Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2026 120,187 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Outer Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 119,958 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 118,888 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 117,038 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 113,964 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both rear tyres inner tread worn

Pass 24 Jun 2021 108,508 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 104,042 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 98,029 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 87,662 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 78,469 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 68,159 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 58,670 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 52,000 miles

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

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

nearside front and rear tyres inner edges worn

Pass 9 Jul 2013 44,249 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 35,134 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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CK09 VGU is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 CK09 VGU, 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

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What year was CK09 VGU registered?

CK09 VGU is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 July 2009.

Is CK09 VGU safe to buy?

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