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AK09 UVY

2009 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

157,956 mi
Last recorded157,956 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 UVY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2026 157,956 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion

Fail 6 Apr 2026 157,956 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability ns and os (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 14 Apr 2025 151,265 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 150,483 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 148,781 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 148,773 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side VERY LOW READING (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 145,000 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock dust cover insure cure

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock dust cover insure cure

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 144,962 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock dust cover insure cure

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock dust cover insure cure

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 136,700 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 136,692 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 128,917 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2019 117,248 miles

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

o/s/f wheel arch corroded

Pass 1 May 2018 111,016 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2018 61,415 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush N/S & O/S Lower Arm Rear Bushes Perished (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 X Child Seats, Unable to Check Seat Belts ()

Undertrays Conceal Underbody Components

Pass 23 Mar 2017 100,497 miles

Nearside Front tyre, starting to wear on the inside edge

Nearside Rear light unit damaged and body work

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre, starting to wear on the inside edge

Pass 23 Mar 2016 87,893 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 74,358 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO STEP AND WEAR LOW ON THE INSIDE EDGES.

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 74,358 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO STEP AND WEAR LOW ON THE INSIDE EDGES.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 61,964 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 50,345 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 38,169 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 38,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 UVY is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AK09 UVY, 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 UVY registered?

AK09 UVY is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 March 2009.

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