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FV09 GOH

2009 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,962 mi
Last recorded157,962 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 GOH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 157,962 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 151,613 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 142,661 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 141,577 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 141,544 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 136,006 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 132,300 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 124,729 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear cover slight split/ no play (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive minor oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 111,562 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 111,562 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 96,839 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 82,879 miles

Front brake discs corroding

Front wishbone rear bushes deteriorating and have some play, N/S - BORDERLINE

Rear tyres tread lifting - BORDERLINE

Slight play in N/SR droplink

Pass 9 Feb 2015 73,260 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 73,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 67,191 miles

Front brake discs worn.

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

Pass 17 Mar 2013 62,097 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 50,464 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 May 2012 50,464 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 GOH is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,997cc 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 FV09 GOH, 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 GOH registered?

FV09 GOH is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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