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DG09 RVM

2009 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

154,536 mi
Last recorded154,536 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 RVM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 154,536 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 154,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 145,862 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 145,861 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 136,700 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 126,814 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 126,346 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated leaking fluid (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 118,433 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 112,605 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 109,915 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 109,915 miles

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 106,875 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 11 May 2018 94,825 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

parking brake travel high

Pass 11 May 2017 83,344 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 May 2017 83,344 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 77,945 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 73,599 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s (3.5.1g)

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s o/s (4.1.E.1)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 66,644 miles

all 4 tyre 2mm

Pass 13 Jan 2014 60,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2012 57,330 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 49,181 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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DG09 RVM is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DG09 RVM, 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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DG09 RVM is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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