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T44 TDG

2009 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

123,253 mi
Last recorded123,253 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT44 TDG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 123,253 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 123,253 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 118,657 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 118,656 miles

Offside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 114,152 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 114,152 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 105,316 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 105,316 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2022 85,561 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam and mobile phone holder. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower slight damage to wheel arch.

Pass 23 Apr 2021 68,283 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 63,978 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 58,039 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 58,039 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 May 2018 51,364 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 46,759 miles

Nearside Front Outer nearside front tyre cut but cords not exposed

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Outer tyre has cuts but cords not exposed

Pass 15 Apr 2016 41,341 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 38,159 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 38,159 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 35,751 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 30,811 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 24,917 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 24,606 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 24,606 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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T44 TDG is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 T44 TDG, 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 T44 TDG registered?

T44 TDG is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 March 2009.

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