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CX09 VUJ

2009 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

141,113 mi
Last recorded141,113 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX09 VUJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 141,113 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2025 141,113 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 97,051 miles

Both rear tyres wearing at 2.2-2.7mm

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear suspension corrosion

Fail 3 Sep 2024 96,949 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Both rear tyres wearing at 2.2-2.7mm

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear suspension corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2023 93,190 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 93,181 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Radiator frame corroded.

Pass 17 Jan 2020 93,118 miles

Front Radiator frame corroded.

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre (Outer tread) ()

Fail 15 Jan 2020 93,117 miles

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

Front Radiator frame corroded.

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre (Outer tread) ()

Pass 9 Jan 2019 85,537 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 85,537 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 77,860 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 68,838 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 68,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has cut in outer sidewall

Pass 11 Jan 2016 58,849 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 49,409 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 49,409 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 39,589 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2014 39,559 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 29,135 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 18,684 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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CX09 VUJ is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CX09 VUJ, 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 CX09 VUJ registered?

CX09 VUJ is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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