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PE09 VVB

2009 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

124,649 mi
Last recorded124,649 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE09 VVB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 124,649 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 124,507 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

exhaust heat shield loose tailpipe

Pass 1 Jul 2021 110,232 miles

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

both rear brake discs corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2021 110,232 miles

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

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2020 101,583 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 101,583 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 96,192 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 96,192 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 89,187 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 81,208 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 70,880 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 59,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 59,399 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 46,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 46,213 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 33,499 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 33,499 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 23,189 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 20,082 miles

Offside Front 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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PE09 VVB is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PE09 VVB, 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 PE09 VVB registered?

PE09 VVB is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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