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DE09 RUH

2009 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

134,146 mi
Last recorded134,146 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 RUH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 134,146 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 124,980 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 116,804 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 109,323 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 109,294 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 104,433 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Feb 2021 101,425 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 96,929 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 96,929 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 92,742 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 92,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 81,123 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 21 Jul 2016 81,123 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2015 73,910 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 73,910 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 29 May 2014 63,359 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 59,629 miles

cuts in nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 18 May 2012 51,678 miles

Ns inner cv gaiter split

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 May 2012 51,677 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Ns inner cv gaiter split

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DE09 RUH is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DE09 RUH, 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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DE09 RUH is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 June 2009.

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