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N300 RLS

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

200,552 mi
Last recorded200,552 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN300 RLS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 200,552 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 189,045 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 178,774 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 178,774 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 167,274 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 159,846 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 159,845 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 148,305 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 138,702 miles

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

possible leak from rear fuel filter

Fail 12 Apr 2018 138,701 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

possible leak from rear fuel filter

Pass 26 Apr 2017 128,089 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 117,567 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 6 Apr 2016 117,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2015 105,465 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 87,537 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 87,537 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 82,311 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 64,002 miles

boot full.unable to fully inspect area

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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N300 RLS is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 N300 RLS, 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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N300 RLS is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 December 2009.

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