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FV09 OVG

2009 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

102,136 mi
Last recorded102,136 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 OVG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 102,136 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2025 102,136 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 92,243 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak in turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

turbo noisey in operation

Fail 9 Oct 2024 91,865 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 87,055 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2023 86,915 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit of 0.60 applied (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 82,319 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 82,231 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/S/F Lower suspension arm rear inner bush worn/deteriorated.

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 74,883 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 67,252 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted obstructed full view

Pass 18 Jun 2019 57,934 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 17 Jun 2019 57,934 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2018 55,430 miles

engine covers and undertrays

Pass 26 Jun 2017 52,550 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2016 48,310 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 43,506 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 37,418 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 30,713 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 23,165 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 OVG is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OVG, 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 OVG registered?

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

Is FV09 OVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV09 OVG shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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