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S40 PUP

2009 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

121,178 mi
Last recorded121,178 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 PUP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 121,178 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 104,340 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 100,089 miles

Central Rear additive tank slight leak

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower ball (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 94,678 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 89,630 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 84,921 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 79,336 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 74,676 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 74,676 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 69,668 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 63,744 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 43,687 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 53,829 miles

n/s front tyre near legal limits

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2013 43,687 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 33,808 miles

both windscreen wiper blades smearing.

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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S40 PUP is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 S40 PUP, 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 S40 PUP registered?

S40 PUP is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 September 2009.

Is S40 PUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S40 PUP shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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