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CY09 CNZ

2009 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

178,158 mi
Last recorded178,158 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY09 CNZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 178,158 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front WING DAMAGED

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated HIGH (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH TRAILING ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 167,801 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Lever travel reserve (1.1.6 (d))

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2023 159,952 miles

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

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))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 152,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 145,093 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 145,093 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 133,425 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2020 133,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 131,627 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 114,106 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))

Fail 30 Mar 2019 113,562 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance not tested due to broken spring (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

hand brake travel

Pass 29 Mar 2018 94,412 miles

STONE CHIP

Pass 19 May 2017 84,446 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 84,446 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 May 2016 72,576 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 2 chips (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 May 2016 72,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 2 chips (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 60,379 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2015 60,379 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight oil leak

Pass 2 May 2014 48,509 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

osr tyre cracking

Fail 2 May 2014 48,509 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

osr tyre cracking

Pass 26 Apr 2013 37,012 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nsf amber running light not working

osr tyre tread starting to crack

Fail 25 Apr 2013 37,012 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nsf amber running light not working

osr tyre tread starting to crack

Pass 8 May 2012 26,610 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 26,610 miles

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

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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CY09 CNZ is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 CY09 CNZ, 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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CY09 CNZ is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 May 2009.

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