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CV09 ZXN

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,123 mi
Last recorded112,123 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 112,123 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 108,383 miles

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

Offside Front calliper clip missing

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2024 108,381 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front calliper clip missing

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2023 104,879 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 101,149 miles

Nearside Front bumper damaged

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 101,149 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 96,756 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 92,478 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 88,746 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 81,788 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 81,713 miles

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

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 75,812 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 17 Jul 2014 71,210 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 66,068 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 61,970 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 ZXN is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZXN, 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 CV09 ZXN registered?

CV09 ZXN is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 May 2009.

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