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AK09 SOE

2009 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,815 mi
Last recorded72,815 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 SOE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 23 Mar 2026 72,815 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 72,759 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 72,742 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 72,670 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 72,658 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 72,592 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 72,520 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 71,339 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 68,906 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 65,026 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 54,308 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 47,865 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 20 Mar 2014 39,807 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 32,030 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 23,260 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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AK09 SOE is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AK09 SOE, 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 AK09 SOE registered?

AK09 SOE is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 March 2009.

Is AK09 SOE safe to buy?

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