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2009 VOLVO S40
General Information
- Registration AV09FDJ
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model S40
- Year 2009
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1997cc
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- Expired 13 Jun 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
8 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 131,814 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))
6 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 118,452 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2025 13 Jun 202629 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 114,634 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2025 13 Jun 202629 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 114,633 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
3 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 106,348 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
1 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 106,306 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions not tested black smoke to exes (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
4 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 99,954 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
3 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 99,953 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 2-81 (8.2.2.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
10 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 95,290 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2022 13 Jun 20269 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 95,290 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner treed edge (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
9 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 94,456 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
9 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 94,456 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
23 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 86,006 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
10 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 74,423 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
17 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 65,790 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2018 13 Jun 202617 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 65,781 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
9 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 54,859 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2017 13 Jun 202612 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 46,728 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 36,220 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 36,220 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 27,046 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2014 13 Jun 20266 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 27,046 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
21 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 22,523 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2013 13 Jun 202621 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 22,523 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AV09FDJ was registered on 2009-04-14
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