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AJ59 FME

2009 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

115,231 mi
Last recorded115,231 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 FME
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 115,231 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 115,231 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 111,625 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 111,625 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 107,378 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 102,465 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 97,781 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 96,392 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 96,392 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 91,305 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 91,305 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 77,615 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 67,476 miles

Nearside Front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear boot does not open from the outside,internal check

Pass 17 Aug 2016 59,102 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 47,636 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 42,413 miles

osf tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 28 Aug 2014 42,413 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

osf tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 16 Sep 2013 34,786 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 27,025 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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AJ59 FME is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AJ59 FME, 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 AJ59 FME registered?

AJ59 FME is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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