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VK09 UTL

2009 Volvo S40

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,870 mi
Last recorded114,870 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 UTL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 114,870 miles

Front transom bar for radiator support corroded

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

Fail 12 Sep 2025 114,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Central Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 103,992 miles

Lower radiator mount corroded

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

Fail 19 Aug 2024 103,992 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Lower radiator mount corroded

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

Fail 25 Jul 2024 103,800 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 99,275 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 88,297 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 88,297 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 81,377 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2021 81,377 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 73,645 miles

Offside door mirror slightly damaged

Fail 29 Jul 2020 73,645 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside door mirror slightly damaged

Pass 21 Aug 2019 67,378 miles

Offside door mirror cracked

Pass 8 Aug 2018 60,294 miles

Nearside Rear Handbrake effort lower than expected

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 60,294 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of Wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Handbrake effort lower than expected

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 57,280 miles

near side front tyre worn and cracking

offside rear tyre worn and cracking

Fail 22 Aug 2017 57,280 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

near side front tyre worn and cracking

offside rear tyre worn and cracking

Pass 22 Nov 2016 52,078 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 52,072 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 50,714 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 43,370 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 37,290 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 29,436 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 21,346 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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VK09 UTL is a 2009 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 VK09 UTL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK09 UTL registered?

VK09 UTL is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 June 2009.

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