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FD09 EWL

2009 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,012 mi
Last recorded101,012 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD09 EWL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 101,012 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing thin on inside edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking on inside sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 97,010 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 93,885 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 93,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 91,826 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 91,826 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 82,177 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 82,168 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 67,479 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2021 67,479 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 61,487 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly perished

Pass 30 Apr 2019 46,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outer pad on legal limit of 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 34,797 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 31,066 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 31,065 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour showing white light rear light unit broken (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 26,431 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 26,429 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 21,587 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 17,045 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 12,167 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 8,181 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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FD09 EWL is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FD09 EWL, 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.

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What year was FD09 EWL registered?

FD09 EWL is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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