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FD09 ULR

2009 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

124,488 mi
Last recorded124,488 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD09 ULR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 124,488 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 115,470 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 106,931 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 97,794 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 97,791 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Won't adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 86,679 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 75,525 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 75,512 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 63,242 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 58,838 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 53,202 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 53,202 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 48,138 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 48,138 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 43,088 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres inner edge slightly worn

offside rear tyre inner side wall cracking

Pass 29 Jun 2013 35,978 miles

slight damage to offside front tyre to sidewall

Fail 30 Jun 2012 26,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 26,810 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 ULR is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ULR, 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 ULR registered?

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

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