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FV09 AHG

2009 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,402 mi
Last recorded92,402 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 AHG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 92,402 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Nov 2024 88,362 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 83,422 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2023 83,422 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 78,864 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 73,667 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 65,856 miles

Covers and trays fitted blocking view of test items

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 65,856 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2055017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers and trays fitted blocking view of test items

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 50,130 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 47,489 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 47,489 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 43,677 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 39,028 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 34,985 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 30,322 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 30,322 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 25,274 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 25,274 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 19,542 miles

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

no emissions print out - to clean

Fail 7 Mar 2013 19,536 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 12,754 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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FV09 AHG is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FV09 AHG, 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 FV09 AHG registered?

FV09 AHG is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 April 2009.

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