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HV09 EKC

2009 Volvo S40

Gold Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,360 mi
Last recorded49,360 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV09 EKC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 49,360 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 49,360 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 48,046 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 46,645 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 46,642 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 44,853 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both not excessive (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 43,663 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front/rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust heat shield rear most ,slightly loose to fixings.

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded lower section. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

anti skid service light on,recommend service.

under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Fail 12 Nov 2021 43,663 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front/rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust heat shield rear most ,slightly loose to fixings.

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded lower section. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

anti skid service light on,recommend service.

under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Pass 13 Nov 2020 42,669 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front/rears.. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

rear exhaust heat shield ,slightly loose to fixings..

under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components..

Fail 12 Nov 2020 42,669 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most.. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged broken.. (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts.. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front/rears.. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

rear exhaust heat shield ,slightly loose to fixings..

under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components..

Pass 2 May 2019 41,568 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 39,322 miles

Both lower arm rear bushes cracking.

Fail 3 May 2018 39,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both lower arm rear bushes cracking.

Pass 11 May 2017 35,903 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 35,903 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 11 May 2016 29,978 miles

Front brake discs corroded, pads good.

Pass 6 May 2015 26,090 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 21,517 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs corroded/scored

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 1 May 2013 17,266 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs corroded

offside rear brake disc slightly scored

Pass 14 May 2012 13,304 miles

slight corrosion on inner surfaces of front brake discs

Fail 14 May 2012 13,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight corrosion on inner surfaces of front brake discs

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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HV09 EKC is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HV09 EKC, 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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HV09 EKC is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 May 2009.

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