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VO09 XHE

2009 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

142,581 mi
Last recorded142,581 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO09 XHE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 142,581 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 138,959 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 136,205 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 129,270 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 121,640 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 113,411 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 105,709 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 96,402 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 87,294 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 74,588 miles

Offside rear anit roll bar linkage has slight play in ball joint

Pass 11 Feb 2016 60,221 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 60,221 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 48,796 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 40,249 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 31,245 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 24,012 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 23,682 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 XHE is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 VO09 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 VO09 XHE registered?

VO09 XHE is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is VO09 XHE safe to buy?

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