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VN09 XHE

2009 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,580 mi
Last recorded137,580 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN09 XHE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 137,580 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 126,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 124,884 miles

Nearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 124,881 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 121,455 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 115,468 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2022 115,468 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt + slight play in ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 112,481 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 110,885 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 107,202 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test.

Pass 19 Jul 2018 100,735 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 100,735 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction o2 bank 1 sensor 1 DTC. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 95,550 miles

Offside Rear child seat fitted preventing complete inspection of an adult seat belt.

under trays fitted preventing through inspection of under vehicle components.

Pass 2 Jul 2016 89,248 miles

Nearside Front side marker bulb not working

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 85,478 miles

nearside rear lower arm bush deteriorated

offside front tyre worn on edge

offside rear lower arm bush deteriorated

Pass 5 Jul 2014 82,721 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front wishbone rear bush starting to crack

nearside rear lower arm bush has deteriorated

offside front tyre worn on edge

offside front wishbone rear bush starting to crack

offside rear lower arm bush has deteriorated

Pass 20 Jul 2013 79,942 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn on edge

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2012 71,374 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

imbalance on front brakes 21%

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 XHE is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 2,521cc 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 XHE, 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 XHE registered?

VN09 XHE is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 July 2009.

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