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NL09 VLZ

2009 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,706 mi
Last recorded175,706 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL09 VLZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 175,706 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 176,500 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 172,239 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 165,088 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2023 164,996 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 159,646 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 159,584 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2021 151,368 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 140,163 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 126,378 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 113,342 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 73,754 miles

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

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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NL09 VLZ is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NL09 VLZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NL09 VLZ?

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What year was NL09 VLZ registered?

NL09 VLZ is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 July 2009.

Is NL09 VLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL09 VLZ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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