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M12 AJW

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

64,573 mi
Last recorded64,573 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 AJW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 64,573 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 64,536 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 60,603 miles

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

parking brake has little reserve travel, require adjustment

Pass 28 Nov 2023 58,336 miles

parking brake has little reserve travel require adjustment.

Pass 9 Nov 2022 55,100 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 52,297 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 49,684 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 49,684 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 47,177 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 43,621 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 39,943 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 36,333 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 31,158 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 26,716 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 21,532 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 16,217 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 16,217 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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M12 AJW is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 M12 AJW, 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 M12 AJW registered?

M12 AJW is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 November 2009.

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