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CN09 HLM

2009 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

178,897 mi
Last recorded178,897 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN09 HLM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 178,897 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre over 10 years

Fail 15 Nov 2021 178,897 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre over 10 years

Pass 7 Dec 2020 151,544 miles

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

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

under tray fitted to the car. rear pads low .

Pass 26 Nov 2019 150,554 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 136,284 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 136,279 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working motor not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 132,584 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 129,091 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2016 129,091 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2016 109,731 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 109,731 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 79,678 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 68,209 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 51,645 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 51,645 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 35,855 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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CN09 HLM is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 CN09 HLM, 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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CN09 HLM is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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