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RO09 VKG

2009 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,484 mi
Last recorded50,484 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO09 VKG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 50,484 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 44,086 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 37,416 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2023 37,416 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both are not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 29,644 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 27,616 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 26,122 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 26,122 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 23,908 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 21,787 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 20,252 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 18,616 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 17,561 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 16,534 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 15,063 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 13,731 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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RO09 VKG is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RO09 VKG, 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 RO09 VKG registered?

RO09 VKG is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is RO09 VKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO09 VKG shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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