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AM04 FAT

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,098 mi
Last recorded56,098 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM04 FAT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 17 Sep 2025 56,098 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 54,374 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 51,927 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 50,121 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 48,795 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Sep 2020 46,955 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Sep 2019 45,710 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Aug 2018 43,669 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 41,534 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 39,253 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 37,052 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 34,222 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 28,132 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 21,671 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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AM04 FAT is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 AM04 FAT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AM04 FAT registered?

AM04 FAT is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is AM04 FAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM04 FAT shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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