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DG09 RVP

2009 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

120,628 mi
Last recorded120,628 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 RVP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 120,628 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 117,422 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 114,728 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 111,931 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 108,635 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 103,745 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 103,745 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 98,869 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 93,827 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 86,457 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 80,975 miles

Nearside Rear tyreside wall worn

Offside Rear tyre side wall worn

Pass 23 Aug 2016 76,035 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 69,390 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 62,965 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 58,341 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Nov 2012 52,183 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 48,053 miles

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

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 26 Jan 2012 48,053 miles

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

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

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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 RVP is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RVP, 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 DG09 RVP registered?

DG09 RVP is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 March 2009.

Is DG09 RVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG09 RVP shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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