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LV59 AJO

2009 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,170 mi
Last recorded141,170 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV59 AJO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 141,170 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 135,331 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 128,117 miles

Coil spring corroded offside font and nearside rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked in corner (0.1 (b))

brake pedal rubber starting to wear

Fail 25 Sep 2023 127,979 miles

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

Coil spring corroded offside font and nearside rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked in corner (0.1 (b))

brake pedal rubber starting to wear

Pass 28 Sep 2022 121,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 121,098 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 112,733 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera from windscreen ()

Fail 23 Sep 2021 112,733 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 105,717 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 105,716 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 98,299 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 98,234 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 90,217 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 90,216 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 80,950 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 71,007 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 59,767 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 195,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 48,551 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 37,573 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2012 25,797 miles

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

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

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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LV59 AJO is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LV59 AJO, 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 LV59 AJO registered?

LV59 AJO is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 September 2009.

Is LV59 AJO safe to buy?

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