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DS09 FKA

2009 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

198,708 mi
Last recorded198,708 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 FKA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 198,708 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 194,189 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 187,411 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 186,430 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 171,729 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 154,540 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 132,637 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 114,209 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 95,926 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 50,203 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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DS09 FKA is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DS09 FKA, 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 DS09 FKA registered?

DS09 FKA is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is DS09 FKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS09 FKA shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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