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LS09 AAO

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,930 mi
Last recorded82,930 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS09 AAO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 82,930 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 15 Aug 2024 72,848 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 72,846 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working Washer motor not working / unable to check wipers.. (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 72,092 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 71,420 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 70,399 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 69,684 miles

Coolant leak crack in coolant bottle ()

wet test

Pass 30 Aug 2019 68,305 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 67,562 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside front tyre worn to inner edge..

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side.. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2017 63,729 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 58,092 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 50,517 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 39,897 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 39,897 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 30,542 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 22,509 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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LS09 AAO is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LS09 AAO, 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 LS09 AAO registered?

LS09 AAO is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 April 2009.

Is LS09 AAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS09 AAO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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