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VO09 JHL

2009 Volvo S40

Gold Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,676 mi
Last recorded170,676 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO09 JHL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 170,676 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 155,526 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 155,521 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 143,687 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 143,687 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt pretensioner missing where fitted as original equipment (7.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both side (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 143,683 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2023 131,772 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 131,472 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 121,720 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 121,720 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 113,520 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 103,533 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2019 103,412 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 86,930 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 77,963 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 72,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 57,565 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)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 35,994 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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VO09 JHL is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VO09 JHL, 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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VO09 JHL is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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