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M31 TLM

2009 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

44,718 mi
Last recorded44,718 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM31 TLM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 44,718 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 44,137 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 42,584 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 42,584 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 40,787 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 40,777 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 38,399 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 36,146 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 34,406 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 32,531 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 29,828 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 27,155 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 23,426 miles

front tyres slightly worn on inside edge

Pass 26 Jun 2015 20,563 miles

Both front tyres wearing on the inner edges.

Fail 25 Jun 2015 20,563 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both front tyres wearing on the inner edges.

Pass 30 Jun 2014 17,048 miles

no blip detected on emissions test.

both rear tyres cracking on inside sidewalls and on 2.5mm.

Pass 12 Jun 2013 13,795 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 13,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 9,833 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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M31 TLM is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel 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 M31 TLM, 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 M31 TLM registered?

M31 TLM is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is M31 TLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M31 TLM shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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