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LX09 UHS

2009 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

80,174 mi
Last recorded80,174 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX09 UHS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 80,174 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2026 80,174 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2025 77,773 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 74,040 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 68,247 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 66,425 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 64,166 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 60,818 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 55,377 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 55,375 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened front nearside wishbone bushes deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened front offside wishbone bushes deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads close to minimum legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 51,389 miles

Front Both wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated

Nearside Wing mirror damaged but no sharp edges present.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Apr 2017 48,270 miles

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

chips in screen, exhaust rusty

Pass 12 Apr 2016 44,409 miles

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

chips in screen, exhaust rusty.

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 38,850 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 3 Apr 2014 34,653 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 28,126 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 21,643 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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LX09 UHS is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LX09 UHS, 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 LX09 UHS registered?

LX09 UHS is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 April 2009.

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