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CY09 DFV

2009 Volvo S40

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,961 mi
Last recorded74,961 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY09 DFV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 74,961 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 63,082 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2024 56,803 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 56,745 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps n/s+o/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s+o/s front wishbones inner rear bushes warn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed edges warn to wires (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2023 48,916 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 42,131 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 38,554 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 36,936 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 33,159 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 27,752 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 27,752 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 23,814 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 15,223 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 7,116 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 7,066 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 7,066 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 6,395 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 5,491 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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CY09 DFV is a 2009 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CY09 DFV, 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 CY09 DFV registered?

CY09 DFV is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 June 2009.

Is CY09 DFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY09 DFV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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