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RV09 OAG

2009 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,078 mi
Last recorded82,078 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV09 OAG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 82,078 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge and cut on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2026 82,077 miles

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge and cut on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 68,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 66,739 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2023 66,739 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 63,738 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 61,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 57,480 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 52,953 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 49,746 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 45,940 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre feathering on inner shoulder

Offside Rear Tyre feathering on inner shoulder

Fail 23 Sep 2017 45,940 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner shoulder

Nearside Rear Tyre feathering on inner shoulder

Offside Rear Tyre feathering on inner shoulder

Pass 10 Sep 2016 42,130 miles

Front Brake discs worn

Rear Tyres feathering on inner shoulders

Pass 1 Oct 2015 37,687 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 28,913 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 5 Apr 2013 23,718 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 17,498 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 17,498 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front number plate de-laminated

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre on 2mm

some side wall damage nearside front tyre

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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RV09 OAG is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RV09 OAG, 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 RV09 OAG registered?

RV09 OAG is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 April 2009.

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