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LV09 LLX

2009 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

207,486 mi
Last recorded207,486 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV09 LLX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 207,486 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 180,043 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2025 180,042 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 150,569 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 120,132 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 91,380 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 85,353 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 85,353 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn compliance bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn compliance bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s metal to metal . (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 70,484 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 70,484 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 64,919 miles

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

Wipers poor

Pass 25 Jul 2018 58,411 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 49,931 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 41,983 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Dec 2015 37,914 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wall cosmetically damaged

Pass 10 Dec 2014 31,414 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 24,810 miles

wipers poor

Pass 11 Dec 2012 18,564 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 15,899 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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LV09 LLX 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 84.2%.

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 LV09 LLX, 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 LV09 LLX registered?

LV09 LLX is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 May 2009.

Is LV09 LLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV09 LLX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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