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MV09 BXC

2009 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,018 mi
Last recorded123,018 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV09 BXC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 123,018 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened /axle/brake pipes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank strap corroded

undertray fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2024 120,514 miles

rear discs corroded

sunstrip fitted

Fail 3 Jun 2024 120,514 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear discs corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2023 112,045 miles

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 18 May 2022 100,039 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 90,024 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 86,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 77,594 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 72,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 50% working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers,undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

oil level high

Pass 9 Feb 2018 67,336 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

oil level too high

Fail 9 Feb 2018 67,336 miles

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

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

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

oil level too high

Pass 7 Feb 2017 62,788 miles

Nearside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 7 Feb 2017 62,788 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Feb 2016 60,629 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 59,059 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 48,153 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2013 34,898 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 22,516 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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MV09 BXC is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MV09 BXC, 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 MV09 BXC registered?

MV09 BXC is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 June 2009.

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