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AG09 HJV

2009 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,942 mi
Last recorded78,942 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG09 HJV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 78,942 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Both sides, replaced with aftermarket smaller reflectors, only just reach criteria based on original part specification (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 78,931 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn 'Rear bush' excessive movement and is diagonal due to worn bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Both sides, replaced with aftermarket smaller reflectors, only just reach criteria based on original part specification (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 74,538 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Repair or replace as soon as possible (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 74,537 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Repair or replace as soon as possible (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 69,960 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Repair as soon as possible (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Repair as soon as possible (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Repair as soon as possible (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Repair as soon as possible (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 67,476 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Both rear reflectors replaced with smaller ones.

Fail 14 Dec 2022 67,476 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Both rear reflectors replaced with smaller ones.

Pass 31 Dec 2021 64,126 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Product on lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 58,349 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 58,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 55,549 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Flat spot (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner almost through to cords , Strong advise! (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner almost through to cords , Strong advise! (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Dec 2019 55,540 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Flat spot (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner almost through to cords , Strong advise! (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner almost through to cords , Strong advise! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 48,158 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 42,573 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 37,378 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 32,331 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 27,287 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 21,560 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 18,449 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2012 16,178 miles

Outer sills obscured by plastic trims.

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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AG09 HJV is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AG09 HJV, 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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What year was AG09 HJV registered?

AG09 HJV is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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