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FV09 OVB

2009 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,828 mi
Last recorded85,828 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 85,828 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 85,824 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2024 81,850 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2024 81,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 76,945 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 76,945 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2022 71,235 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 61,557 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 54,965 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 49,790 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 45,422 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 42,116 miles

engine top cover obscuring view

engine underside covers obscuring view.

Pass 14 Mar 2016 37,130 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 31,527 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 25,522 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 18,656 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 18,656 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 13,470 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 OVB 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 OVB, 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 OVB registered?

FV09 OVB is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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