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M20 EGW

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

171,653 mi
Last recorded171,653 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM20 EGW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 171,653 miles

Front bottom radiator bracket corroded badly

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage back of engine bay (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded back of engine bay (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2024 171,642 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front bottom radiator bracket corroded badly

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage back of engine bay (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded back of engine bay (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 152,223 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Radiator support panel heavily corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe entering rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn on the inner edge with the offside nearly smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jan 2024 152,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Radiator support panel heavily corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe entering rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn on the inner edge with the offside nearly smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 127,539 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing slightly on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on the innner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Dec 2022 127,537 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing slightly on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on the innner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 101,527 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 11 Dec 2020 84,360 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 61,006 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close (recommend replacing) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

slightly long travel on parking brake

Fail 6 Dec 2019 61,006 miles

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

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close (recommend replacing) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

slightly long travel on parking brake

Pass 3 Jan 2019 41,046 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 38,722 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 36,653 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 33,566 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 33,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 30,586 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 30,586 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 27,673 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 27,666 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 23,657 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 23,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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M20 EGW is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 M20 EGW, 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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M20 EGW is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 November 2009.

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