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AJ09 RLO

2009 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

155,755 mi
Last recorded155,755 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 RLO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 155,755 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 155,755 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 146,896 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2024 146,820 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 136,595 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 128,751 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 119,410 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop poor

Offside Rear bump stop poor

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 111,365 miles

Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 101,714 miles

headlamp aims on upper limit

Fail 5 Nov 2018 101,714 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

headlamp aims on upper limit

Pass 4 Oct 2017 92,344 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 75,477 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 2 Oct 2015 64,129 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 52,926 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 42,252 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 28,431 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 28,431 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2012 26,738 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AJ09 RLO is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc 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 AJ09 RLO, 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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AJ09 RLO is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 May 2009.

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