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T8 MVN

2009 Volvo V40

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

109,661 mi
Last recorded109,661 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V4077,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT8 MVN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 109,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front brake wear sensor loose

Nearside Rear leaf spring corroded

Offside Rear leaf spring corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox external corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Jul 2026 109,661 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front brake wear sensor loose

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

Nearside Rear leaf spring corroded

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

Offside Rear leaf spring corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox external corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 108,774 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 108,774 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

exhaust backbox external corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2024 106,659 miles

Exhaust backbox external corrosion

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 105,687 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 105,687 miles

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 103,007 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2022 103,007 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 103,005 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 103,005 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 102,282 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 100,749 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 98,201 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 97,238 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 96,865 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 82,681 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 70,912 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 70,911 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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T8 MVN is a 2009 Volvo V40 in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T8 MVN, 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 T8 MVN registered?

T8 MVN is a 2009 Volvo V40, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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