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YE09 VNL

2009 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,914 mi
Last recorded116,914 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE09 VNL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 6 Sep 2025 116,914 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 113,793 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 109,420 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front cross member rotten

Pass 5 Sep 2022 106,822 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 104,789 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 103,589 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 100,166 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 97,933 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 94,711 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 92,367 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 87,665 miles

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Pass 5 Feb 2015 74,744 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 69,334 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Feb 2013 63,062 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 48,461 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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YE09 VNL is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YE09 VNL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YE09 VNL registered?

YE09 VNL is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is YE09 VNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE09 VNL shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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