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CV09 OAO

2009 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,013 mi
Last recorded98,013 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV09 OAO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 98,013 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 94,230 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 90,067 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 87,003 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 87,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 84,433 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 81,422 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 81,419 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose damaged such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.5 (g) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2019 76,630 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 68,126 miles

Nearside Rear tyre in very poor condition

Fail 13 Mar 2018 68,124 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre in very poor condition

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 62,858 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 62,851 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 53,578 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 53,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 46,814 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 36,923 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 36,923 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 27,752 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 21,162 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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CV09 OAO is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CV09 OAO, 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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CV09 OAO is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 March 2009.

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