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TS08 AAS

2009 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

90,744 mi
Last recorded90,744 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTS08 AAS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 90,744 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc pitted and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Light cluster lens cracked.

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL Rear lateral arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 90,724 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc pitted and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Light cluster lens cracked.

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL Rear lateral arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 87,992 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 87,991 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 28 Dec 2023 87,365 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 85,858 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 85,854 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2021 79,166 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 79,166 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 75,504 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Dec 2019 72,896 miles

O/S/F brake is slightly sticky

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 65,859 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear silences casing delaminated but still gas tight

Pass 5 Dec 2017 58,811 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust is corroded.

Fail 5 Dec 2017 58,805 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre is worn on inner edge.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust is corroded.

Pass 7 Dec 2016 53,868 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 47,093 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 40,637 miles

NSF tyre has kerb damage to side wall

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 32,030 miles

N/S/F tyre is cut on sidewall.

Pass 8 Nov 2012 22,696 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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TS08 AAS is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 TS08 AAS, 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 TS08 AAS registered?

TS08 AAS is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 November 2009.

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