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BU09 UZT

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

128,156 mi
Last recorded128,156 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU09 UZT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 128,156 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 122,175 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 114,730 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 109,040 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 102,270 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 95,374 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 85,683 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 76,719 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 65,465 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 57,298 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 45,824 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 38,467 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 38,467 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 27,257 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 22,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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BU09 UZT is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue 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 BU09 UZT, 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 BU09 UZT registered?

BU09 UZT is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 March 2009.

Is BU09 UZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU09 UZT 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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