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HV09 EKJ

2009 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

109,361 mi
Last recorded109,361 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV09 EKJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 109,361 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 105,907 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 105,907 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 103,311 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Radiator support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 100,677 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 100,677 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 97,206 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 95,305 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 93,639 miles

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

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

leak on steering rack

Pass 19 Aug 2019 90,674 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 85,987 miles

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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Jan 2019 85,987 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jan 2018 68,423 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 68,423 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 51,878 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 35,478 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 19,866 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 25 Feb 2015 19,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Mar 2014 9,993 miles

PERISHING BOTH FRONT TYRES AND N/S REAR TYRE TO OUTER SIDEWALLS AND TREAD

Pass 16 Apr 2013 8,600 miles

both front tyres perished, small cracks around the tread and sidewalls

n/s/r tyre perished, small cracks around the tread and sidewalls

Pass 21 May 2012 7,086 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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HV09 EKJ is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 HV09 EKJ, 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 HV09 EKJ registered?

HV09 EKJ is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 July 2009.

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