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DE09 FTK

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

89,604 mi
Last recorded89,604 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 FTK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2026 89,604 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2025 85,783 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 82,128 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 79,429 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 79,368 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 75,042 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 69,938 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 62,419 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 62,198 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 54,358 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 47,591 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 40,132 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 38,318 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 33,671 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 29,191 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 23,772 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 16,443 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside 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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DE09 FTK is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DE09 FTK, 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 DE09 FTK registered?

DE09 FTK is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 July 2009.

Is DE09 FTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE09 FTK shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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