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VN09 OSJ

2009 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

33,984 mi
Last recorded33,984 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN09 OSJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 33,984 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 33,167 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 32,108 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 30,924 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2023 30,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 29,868 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 28,640 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 27,489 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 26,220 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 23,930 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 22,170 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 20,176 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 17,595 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 15,228 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 12,356 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 8,700 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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VN09 OSJ is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VN09 OSJ, 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 VN09 OSJ registered?

VN09 OSJ is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 June 2009.

Is VN09 OSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN09 OSJ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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