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VN09 VHM

2009 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

140,553 mi
Last recorded140,553 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 140,553 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 140,358 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 126,006 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 117,805 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 104,562 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged Both rear tyres tread mishaped. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 90,267 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust front flexi hangers corroded/broken away

Fail 20 Jul 2021 90,267 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached drop link has become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust front flexi hangers corroded/broken away

Pass 11 Jul 2020 73,894 miles

Both rear tyres slightly misshaped

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 60,861 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 47,707 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 43,918 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 23 Jul 2016 40,445 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 37,426 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 34,392 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 30,312 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 30,312 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 26,040 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 VHM is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VHM, 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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VN09 VHM is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 July 2009.

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