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SF09 RZP

2009 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1876cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

130,802 mi
Last recorded130,802 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V4077,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF09 RZP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,876cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 130,802 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 123,960 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 120,810 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi-pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2024 120,809 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn pin bush what what mounts inside the subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi-pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 118,330 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 118,329 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 115,445 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 112,052 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 112,052 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 108,366 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2018 98,323 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 96,695 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 96,695 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 92,407 miles

Slight oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2015 77,278 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 68,484 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 60,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2012 52,661 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2012 51,289 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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SF09 RZP is a 2009 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,876cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2009 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 77,266 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SF09 RZP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 17 years old, this Volvo V40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SF09 RZP registered?

SF09 RZP is a 2009 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 May 2009.

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