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BF09 ODG

2009 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

74,361 mi
Last recorded74,361 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 ODG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 74,361 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2026 74,358 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 73,575 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lenses becoming foggy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes to both front suspension arms worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Ferules rusting to both rear brake hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 72,601 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 70,690 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 68,222 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 65,879 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 63,557 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 59,183 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 1 Apr 2017 54,272 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 51,575 miles

both rear tyre treads starting to perish

Pass 7 Mar 2015 47,554 miles

Very slight roughness detected in Nearside front suspension strut top bearing

Pass 7 Mar 2014 44,547 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 41,492 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 36,586 miles

Nail in nearside rear 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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BF09 ODG is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BF09 ODG, 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 BF09 ODG registered?

BF09 ODG is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 March 2009.

Is BF09 ODG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF09 ODG shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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