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SV09 ZJK

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,661 mi
Last recorded82,661 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV09 ZJK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 82,661 miles

Corrosion underneath

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2026 82,660 miles

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

Corrosion underneath

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 76,655 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

surface corrosion on chassis and floor

Fail 15 Feb 2025 76,655 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

surface corrosion on chassis and floor

Pass 13 Jan 2024 68,583 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

surface corrosion on chassis and floor

Fail 13 Jan 2024 68,583 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

surface corrosion on chassis and floor

Pass 19 Dec 2022 59,228 miles

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 59,228 miles

Offside Front All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 50,331 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust heat shield slightly adrift

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle covered in surface corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2020 42,009 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 42,001 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 40,458 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 38,102 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 27 Jul 2018 38,102 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust has a major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid to tail box broken (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 30 Jun 2017 35,617 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 30,098 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 26,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 26,785 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 21,510 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 15,567 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 12,315 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 ZJK is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZJK, 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 SV09 ZJK registered?

SV09 ZJK is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 May 2009.

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