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VN09 VHO

2009 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,599 mi
Last recorded76,599 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN09 VHO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 76,599 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 70,861 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 68,391 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 64,708 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 57,632 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 56,179 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 56,179 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested due to bulb not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 52,138 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 45,948 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 45,947 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 8 Dec 2017 38,534 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 35,922 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre outer side wall cut,but not showing any cords

Fail 18 May 2017 35,922 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre outer side wall cut,but not showing any cords

Pass 27 May 2016 33,044 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 28,939 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 24,630 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 19,466 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 14,470 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 VHO is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VHO, 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 VHO registered?

VN09 VHO is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 July 2009.

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