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YX09 VFV

2009 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

68,474 mi
Last recorded68,474 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX09 VFV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 68,474 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 64,004 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 59,402 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 59,402 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 53,272 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 50,456 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 49,603 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 49,603 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 48,486 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 45,947 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 40,055 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 35,340 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 31,677 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 27,343 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 23,166 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)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 18,898 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 13,960 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 VFV is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YX09 VFV, 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

How do I check the history of YX09 VFV?

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What year was YX09 VFV registered?

YX09 VFV is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is YX09 VFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX09 VFV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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