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FD09 JFU

2009 Volvo S40

White Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

171,384 mi
Last recorded171,384 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD09 JFU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 171,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 167,042 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2024 167,042 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2023 162,610 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2023 162,610 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))

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2023 162,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 159,656 miles

Engine oil level on minimum.

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

Offside Rear Number plate light output poor.

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 27 Oct 2020 154,413 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 144,955 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 144,955 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 133,917 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 126,051 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 126,051 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 111,946 miles

*** TYRES ALL UNDER INFLATED***

Nearside Front TYRE , OUTER SIDEWALL DAMAGED

Nearside Rear *** TYRE INNER EDGE, WORN STEPPED/UNEVENLY(NOISEY?**) ***

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ***AT 2.0MM*** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM*** (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 94,054 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 79,781 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 62,387 miles

o/s/f tyre close to limit

Fail 8 Apr 2013 62,387 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres close to limit

Pass 6 Jun 2012 48,457 miles

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

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 JFU is a 2009 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 JFU, 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 JFU registered?

FD09 JFU is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 June 2009.

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