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AF59 HJJ

2009 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

184,328 mi
Last recorded184,328 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 HJJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 184,328 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2025 184,328 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 172,895 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 164,719 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 157,314 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 157,253 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 141,134 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 141,132 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 123,961 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 112,958 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 93,742 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 81,226 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 65,274 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2016 65,274 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2015 60,327 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 51,033 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 41,655 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 32,617 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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AF59 HJJ is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AF59 HJJ, 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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AF59 HJJ is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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