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AK09 UGG

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

138,282 mi
Last recorded138,282 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 UGG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 138,282 miles

Coolant level low

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge 205/50 ZR17 Tread - 3.9mm

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge 205/50 ZR17 Tread - 3.9mm

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 135,294 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 130,264 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 130,243 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 128,497 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 123,463 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 May 2021 116,306 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 115,903 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 115,749 miles

Nearside Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 105,615 miles

front and rear no plates fading

Fail 6 Feb 2019 105,612 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front and rear no plates fading

Pass 25 Jan 2018 93,566 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2018 93,566 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 82,758 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 71,666 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 64,043 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 55,354 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 47,692 miles

no smoke emitted on BET test

Pass 15 Mar 2012 32,868 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 UGG is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UGG, 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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AK09 UGG is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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