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CV09 FVS

2009 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

110,476 mi
Last recorded110,476 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV09 FVS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 110,476 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2025 105,696 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 100,100 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2023 93,496 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 89,475 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 86,156 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 83,727 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 80,001 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 74,562 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 63,150 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 54,298 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 54,294 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 48,371 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 43,147 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 34,023 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 25,274 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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CV09 FVS is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 CV09 FVS, 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 CV09 FVS registered?

CV09 FVS is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 March 2009.

Is CV09 FVS safe to buy?

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