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RV09 OAS

2009 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,404 mi
Last recorded129,404 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV09 OAS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 129,404 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 123,955 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 117,001 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 103,029 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 96,251 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 96,243 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 91,415 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 88,204 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 81,198 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 72,623 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 72,623 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both sides , rearward bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 64,547 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 55,691 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 48,519 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 41,724 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 34,647 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 34,646 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 27,279 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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RV09 OAS is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OAS, 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 RV09 OAS registered?

RV09 OAS is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is RV09 OAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV09 OAS shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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