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LX09 UJJ

2009 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

103,383 mi
Last recorded103,383 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX09 UJJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 103,383 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dim (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre is worn on the edges

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 103,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dim (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre is worn on the edges

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 102,081 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 99,711 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front both tyres on edge slightly worn

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre two nail ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine oil level low

Fail 29 Nov 2023 99,711 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front both tyres on edge slightly worn

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre two nail ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine oil level low

Pass 12 Oct 2022 93,841 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front head light is poor

Nearside Front steering rack gaiter has damp of oil

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre stop light not working

front flexy exhaust has slightly damage

Fail 11 Oct 2022 93,841 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f and n/s/f on edges worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front head light is poor

Nearside Front steering rack gaiter has damp of oil

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner edge worn and outer sidewall perished ,may require to attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to legal limit ,may require to attention soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre stop light not working

engine oil level very low .may require to attention soon

front flexy exhaust has slightly damage

Pass 28 Sep 2021 86,118 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Sep 2020 79,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 72,869 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play may require to attention soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play may require to attention soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres on inner edge wearing worn,may require to attention soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 65,998 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 52,726 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 52,721 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2017 49,921 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 40,821 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 34,995 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 31,535 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Mar 2013 28,349 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2012 22,871 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 UJJ 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 78.9%.

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 UJJ, 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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LX09 UJJ is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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