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SV09 UCG

2009 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

171,119 mi
Last recorded171,119 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV09 UCG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 171,119 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 171,115 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 166,905 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 163,011 miles

All rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2023 156,452 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 156,452 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 143,617 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 143,617 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2021 129,359 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 129,359 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 123,409 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 123,409 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 116,998 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 116,998 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 111,240 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 111,240 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 97,616 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 97,489 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 74,732 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 74,711 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 53,147 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 53,147 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 28,093 miles

nearside front tyre worn bald on inner edge of tread

offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge of tread

Pass 5 Mar 2013 19,041 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 19,041 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 15,231 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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SV09 UCG is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 SV09 UCG, 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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SV09 UCG is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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