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AO59 FUJ

2009 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,662 mi
Last recorded87,662 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 FUJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 87,662 miles

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

Front lower cross member corroding

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

Fail 14 Nov 2025 87,662 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front lower cross member corroding

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 85,432 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 84,314 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

all four brake discs corroding due to inactivity.

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 5 Oct 2023 84,312 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

all four brake discs corroding due to inactivity.

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Oct 2022 83,835 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

all four brake discs slightly corroded due to inactivity

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Sep 2021 82,836 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 28 Sep 2021 82,834 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Sep 2020 80,180 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 73,398 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 69,333 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 65,336 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak gearbox oil leak but not forming a drip ()

Pass 27 Aug 2016 60,158 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 55,009 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 55,009 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 48,381 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 40,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 34,370 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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AO59 FUJ is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol 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 AO59 FUJ, 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 AO59 FUJ registered?

AO59 FUJ is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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