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DG09 XHF

2009 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,335 mi
Last recorded138,335 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 138,335 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 132,741 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 130,744 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 128,376 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner tread. 205/50/r17-93y

Pass 11 Oct 2021 123,217 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 123,131 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2020 119,087 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 119,087 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 112,866 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 112,866 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ON ONE PART OF TYRE ON INNER PART & OUT OF SHAPE ON INNER PART OF TYRE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

N/S/F & O/S/F BRAKE PADS ARE JUST UNDER HALF WORN

Offside Rear TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM ON INNER PART OF TYRE

VERY SLIGHT LIP ON N/S/F & O/S/F BRAKE DISCS

Pass 30 Oct 2018 101,704 miles

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

Offside indicator side repeater damaged with water ingress

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge close to cords

Fail 30 Oct 2018 101,704 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside indicator side repeater damaged with water ingress

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge close to cords

Pass 23 Oct 2017 90,312 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 79,624 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 68,403 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 54,922 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 43,852 miles

o/s/r brake disc blue

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 2 Aug 2012 29,281 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 XHF 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 77.8%.

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 XHF, 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 XHF registered?

DG09 XHF is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 April 2009.

Is DG09 XHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG09 XHF shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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