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VN09 UGS

2009 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

87,950 mi
Last recorded87,950 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN09 UGS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 87,950 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 81,001 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 79,526 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 78,669 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 76,318 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 72,422 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 68,217 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 63,338 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 58,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen Has A Small Chip Outside Zone A

Pass 4 Jul 2017 52,946 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 42,666 miles

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

n/s/f tyre cracking

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre stepped

Pass 29 Jun 2015 32,420 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Jul 2014 23,929 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 23,929 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 12,873 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 10,699 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 UGS is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc 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 UGS, 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 VN09 UGS registered?

VN09 UGS is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 July 2009.

Is VN09 UGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN09 UGS 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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