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YX09 KVB

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,808 mi
Last recorded109,808 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX09 KVB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 109,808 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 109,808 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 98,970 miles

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

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

corrosion present on exhaust middle box outer casing

Pass 30 Aug 2023 96,133 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 91,903 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slightly (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated lever travel reserve (1.1.6 (d))

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2020 88,921 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 86,886 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 86,886 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 83,912 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 76,337 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 76,337 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 65,553 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 65,553 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 55,381 miles

Nearside Front Wishbone rear bush worn

Offside Front Wishbone bush worn

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

Fail 27 Nov 2015 55,380 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Wishbone rear bush worn

Offside Front Wishbone bush worn

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 49,371 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 42,110 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 42,110 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 35,222 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 27,616 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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YX09 KVB is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YX09 KVB, 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 YX09 KVB registered?

YX09 KVB is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 March 2009.

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