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AO09 OXB

2009 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

145,179 mi
Last recorded145,179 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 OXB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 145,179 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 144,027 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 130,508 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 130,508 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner boot insecure. may need replacement boot. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 111,497 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 97,710 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 90,614 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbone rear bush bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 82,014 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns/os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ***inner edge bald+outer sidewall damaged***borderline*** (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald+cut in tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ***inner edge bald***borderline*** (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 82,007 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns/os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ***inner edge bald+outer sidewall damaged***borderline*** (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald+cut in tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ***inner edge bald***borderline*** (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 67,284 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 25 Jan 2019 67,284 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 47,699 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 47,691 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 47,222 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 36,268 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front and nearside rear tyres cracking in block tread

nearside rear tyre starting to show signs of distortion

Pass 12 Apr 2014 26,159 miles

both front and nearside rear tyres are cracking and deteriorating

Pass 24 Apr 2013 17,821 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 10,284 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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AO09 OXB is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AO09 OXB, 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 AO09 OXB registered?

AO09 OXB is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 April 2009.

Is AO09 OXB safe to buy?

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