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NG09 UYH

2009 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

103,817 mi
Last recorded103,817 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG09 UYH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 103,817 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 100,980 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 93,742 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 93,742 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2023 90,940 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 90,940 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2022 82,787 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2021 76,265 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 73,045 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 66,388 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 61,022 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 56,220 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 56,220 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 51,655 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 47,571 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 42,736 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

PAS pump damp

boot lid does not open

Fail 5 Jul 2014 42,736 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

PAS pump damp

boot lid does not open

Pass 10 Jul 2013 32,050 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 19,524 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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NG09 UYH is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol 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 NG09 UYH, 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 NG09 UYH registered?

NG09 UYH is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 July 2009.

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