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DG09 VXL

2009 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

119,563 mi
Last recorded119,563 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 119,563 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2025 114,651 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2024 110,119 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2023 106,759 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 102,929 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 98,705 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread getting low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 94,790 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NEARSIDE REAR CHILD SEAT FITTED ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER EDGE CUTTING OFF (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE REAR NEAR LEGAL LIMIT 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 90,198 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NEARSIDE REAR ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL CRACKING AND PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE REAR 3MM / EDGES CUTTING OFF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 82,561 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 82,561 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 76,918 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2017 76,918 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 68,929 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 60,146 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2014 53,151 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 53,151 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 44,886 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 35,219 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Feb 2012 35,219 miles

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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DG09 VXL is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG09 VXL registered?

DG09 VXL is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 April 2009.

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