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PE09 VVC

2009 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,462 mi
Last recorded122,462 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE09 VVC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 122,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 96,439 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 90,801 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 86,356 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 82,508 miles

Central stop ;lamp not working

Fail 9 Feb 2021 82,508 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central stop ;lamp not working

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 15 Feb 2020 78,773 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 73,573 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 66,367 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 66,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 59,888 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 52,190 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 43,261 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 36,273 miles

Front tyres wearing inside edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Apr 2013 29,581 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 29,511 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 25,580 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 25,542 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 VVC is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol 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 PE09 VVC, 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

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What year was PE09 VVC registered?

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

Is PE09 VVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE09 VVC shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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