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M555 RJH

2009 Volvo S40

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,932 mi
Last recorded87,932 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM555 RJH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 87,932 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured rear bush (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 87,931 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured rear bush (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 76,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (2055017) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (2055017) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 64,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 64,819 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner + Outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner + Outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 50,607 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of the vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of the vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin almost on the limit both sides of the vehicle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 41,662 miles

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

Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 41,661 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 39,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 38,126 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 35,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front outer sill damaged

Fail 30 Oct 2018 35,120 miles

Offside Side repeater missing mirror repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front outer sill damaged

Pass 23 Oct 2017 32,288 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 29,316 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 25,666 miles

Misting oil leak from p.a.s pipe connection at p.a.s pump

Fail 21 Oct 2015 25,666 miles

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

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

Misting oil leak from p.a.s pipe connection at p.a.s pump

Pass 23 Oct 2014 22,118 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 18,709 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2013 18,707 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 14,107 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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M555 RJH is a 2009 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M555 RJH, 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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M555 RJH is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 October 2009.

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