CarVerify

Free Car Check

EA55 BAT

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

157,279 mi
Last recorded157,279 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 BAT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 157,279 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2026 157,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 141,613 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center/rear box has a few small holes in it (6.1.2 (a))

different size tyres on front and rear

Fail 28 Jan 2025 141,607 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center/rear box has a few small holes in it (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 134,333 miles

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

Coil spring corroded various springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 134,332 miles

Central Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded various springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 132,833 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 130,713 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 130,713 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 128,307 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 128,307 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2020 124,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 118,828 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 118,828 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 112,970 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 104,611 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 104,611 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 92,353 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 92,353 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 76,201 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 57,672 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 40,618 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 27,045 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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
Full Volvo S40 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EA55 BAT is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 EA55 BAT, 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

How do I check the history of EA55 BAT?

You can check the full history of EA55 BAT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EA55 BAT registered?

EA55 BAT is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 January 2009.

Is EA55 BAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA55 BAT shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EA55 BAT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EA55 BAT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.