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FV09 OVM

2009 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,913 mi
Last recorded70,913 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 70,913 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2026 70,907 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2025 64,069 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2025 64,069 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 62,544 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 62,091 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 62,091 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 60,032 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 58,360 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 58,360 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 55,930 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 53,398 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 50,357 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 50,357 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 47,149 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 42,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm + worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm + worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 39,638 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 34,320 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 34,320 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 27,835 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 21,598 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 OVM is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,997cc 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 OVM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV09 OVM registered?

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

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The MOT history for FV09 OVM shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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