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LX09 UHV

2009 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,456 mi
Last recorded74,456 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX09 UHV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 74,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner face (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2025 72,127 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted alloy wheel inner face (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 8 May 2025 72,127 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted alloy wheel inner face (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2024 70,159 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 67,547 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 65,226 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 64,714 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 64,714 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 63,942 miles

nearside rear indicator discolouring

offside front alloy wheel rim inner face distorted

Pass 17 Jan 2019 59,951 miles

Covers fitted to engine and under car obscuring view of some testable items

Fail 16 Jan 2019 59,951 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Covers fitted to engine and under car obscuring view of some testable items

Pass 22 Jan 2018 54,428 miles

Covers fitted to engine and under car obscuring view of some testable items

Fail 22 Jan 2018 54,428 miles

Covers fitted to engine and under car obscuring view of some testable items

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 47,101 miles

Covers fitted to engine and under car obscuring view of some items

Pass 12 Jan 2016 41,433 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall has a cut

all tyres wearing unevenly

both rear tyre outer sidewalls are perished

covers fitted to engine and under car

Pass 12 Jan 2015 35,983 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 30,066 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn close to 3mm on inner edge

Pass 22 Jan 2013 23,505 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 23,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Jan 2012 18,447 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 18,447 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 UHV is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LX09 UHV, 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 UHV registered?

LX09 UHV is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 March 2009.

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