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AJ59 FOV

2009 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

102,014 mi
Last recorded102,014 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 FOV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 102,014 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 100,846 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 100,846 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 99,549 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 98,795 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 98,793 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2020 97,415 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 97,415 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 95,203 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 95,200 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 91,785 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted.

Fail 15 Aug 2018 91,785 miles

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

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

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

engine covers & under trays fitted.

Pass 29 Aug 2017 88,299 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 87,252 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 74,602 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 62,504 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 49,851 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 30,991 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 26,612 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 FOV is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Grey 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 FOV, 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 FOV registered?

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

Is AJ59 FOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ59 FOV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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