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RV09 GEK

2009 Volvo S40

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,704 mi
Last recorded40,704 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV09 GEK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 15 May 2026 40,704 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 May 2025 38,412 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 15 May 2024 35,542 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 32,581 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 29,632 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 28,370 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 27,775 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 26,867 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 25,359 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 23,070 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 20,588 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 18,689 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 16,557 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 15,051 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 11,545 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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RV09 GEK is a 2009 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RV09 GEK, 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 RV09 GEK?

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What year was RV09 GEK registered?

RV09 GEK is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 March 2009.

Is RV09 GEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV09 GEK shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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