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CV09 XNG

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,170 mi
Last recorded122,170 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV09 XNG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 122,170 miles

Front radiator support heavily corroded

Nearside Rear tyre wearing very uneven

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

general underbody corrosion to all suspension components/running gear

Fail 5 May 2026 122,164 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front radiator support heavily corroded

Nearside Rear tyre wearing very uneven

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure/corroded

general underbody corrosion to all suspension components/running gear

Pass 10 May 2025 117,337 miles

Front radiator support bracket corroded

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 May 2025 117,335 miles

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

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

Front radiator support bracket corroded

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

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear on tread

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 May 2024 111,978 miles

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear on tread.

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear on tread.

Radiator mounting heavily corroded, non testable item.

Fail 8 May 2024 111,974 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear on tread.

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear on tread.

Radiator mounting heavily corroded, non testable item.

Pass 10 May 2023 106,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre uneven wear on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2022 101,063 miles

Travel in parking brake

Pass 10 May 2021 96,288 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2020 93,309 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 7 May 2019 86,952 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 73,397 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracks on tread

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear on tread

Offside Rear tyre cracks on tread

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2017 62,602 miles

Rear tyres slight cracking in tread

Pass 5 May 2016 55,911 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 49,440 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 49,440 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 37,323 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 25,111 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 May 2013 25,111 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 12,595 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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CV09 XNG is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol 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 CV09 XNG, 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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CV09 XNG is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 May 2009.

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