2009 Volvo S40 2.0L Diesel · SW09 USH
2009 Volvo S40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 115,741 miles. MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,741 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SW09 USH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2026
- 115,741 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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SW09 USH Mileage History
- 15/08/2024107,888 mi
- 22/08/2024107,888 mi
- 21/08/2025112,971 mi+5,083 mi
- 25/08/2025112,971 mi
- 19/08/2026115,741 mi+2,770 mi
Average of roughly 3,909 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW09 USH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volvo S40 (SW09 USH) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire at engine (6.1.3 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
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