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SL09 CYC

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,991 mi
Last recorded91,991 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 CYC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 91,991 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 86,231 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 83,736 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 82,449 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 79,840 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 77,635 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 77,630 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven Wear To Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Mar 2020 75,091 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 75,086 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side Both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 70,358 miles

Uneven wear inner edges of front tyres

Pass 15 Mar 2018 65,404 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 61,269 miles

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

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

Offside mirror casing slightly damaged

Fail 27 Mar 2017 61,269 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside mirror casing slightly damaged

Pass 8 Mar 2016 56,368 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 52,012 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 52,012 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 45,335 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 45,335 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 38,823 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 38,823 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 32,769 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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SL09 CYC is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SL09 CYC, 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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What year was SL09 CYC registered?

SL09 CYC is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is SL09 CYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL09 CYC shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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