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AK09 UVX

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,234 mi
Last recorded85,234 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 85,234 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2026 85,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 84,681 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 84,681 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 83,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 83,206 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 81,647 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 81,647 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 79,977 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 78,999 miles

Nearside Number plate light not working.

Fail 10 Mar 2020 78,999 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Number plate light not working.

Pass 21 Mar 2019 75,716 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 68,090 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 59,067 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 22 Mar 2016 52,088 miles

O/s/rear tyre cracked & perished

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 44,894 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre perished and cracking in between tread

Pass 12 Mar 2014 37,607 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

OSR tyre cracking/perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2013 29,245 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 29,245 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2012 22,762 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on inner edges

wipers smear

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 UVX is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UVX, 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 UVX registered?

AK09 UVX is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is AK09 UVX safe to buy?

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