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PX09 UWH

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,120 mi
Last recorded165,120 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX09 UWH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 165,120 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section has slight blow at pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wishbone rear bushes deteriorated

Nearside Front Slight wear on steering rack drumstick

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

Rear subframe and suspension arms corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2022 152,311 miles

Nearside Front Slight wear on steering rack drumstick

Fail 4 Mar 2022 152,311 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Slight wear on steering rack drumstick

Pass 4 Mar 2021 138,137 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

Nearside Front Slight wear on steering rack drumstick

Power steering pipe on offside chassis leg corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2021 138,137 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working Sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

Nearside Front Slight wear on steering rack drumstick

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

Power steering pipe on offside chassis leg corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2020 125,843 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Slight wear on drumstick

Power steering pipe on offside chassis leg corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2020 125,843 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Slight wear on drumstick

Power steering pipe on offside chassis leg corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2019 109,176 miles

Minor fluctuation offside front brake & Signs of previous overheating on disc.

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Along chassis leg. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 109,176 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both sides. (4.1.2 (a))

Minor fluctuation offside front brake & Signs of previous overheating on disc.

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Along chassis leg. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 93,389 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 80,615 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 80,615 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 67,489 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 67,489 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension wishbone rear bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 49,730 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 34,838 miles

Rear tyres at 3mm.

Pass 23 Feb 2013 22,673 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 19,230 miles

Slight wear on inner edges of gront tyres.

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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PX09 UWH is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PX09 UWH, 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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PX09 UWH is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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