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FD09 ULU

2009 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

109,478 mi
Last recorded109,478 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD09 ULU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 109,478 miles

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

Central Front Lower headlight washers not working

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted buckle on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 103,172 miles

Central Front Lower headlight washers not working

Nearside Rear Upper rear backbox outer skin corroded

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted buckle on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre nail in inner treads ()

Pass 9 Feb 2024 99,613 miles

Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs on inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Upper headlight washers not working

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

Nearside Rear Upper back box outer skin corroded

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted buckle on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 97,977 miles

Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs scored on both inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper back box outer skin corroded

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 97,976 miles

Offside Front Upper Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs scored on both inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in centre of tyre ()

Nearside Rear Upper back box outer skin corroded

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 94,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose held on by tape (3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust centre silencer corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2022 94,377 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose held on by tape (3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust centre silencer corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2021 89,228 miles

Exhaust tailbox deteriorated

O/side door mirror held by tape

Slight distortion on front brake discs

Pass 21 Feb 2020 85,248 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn on inner edge

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

Rear Exhaust back box outer casing corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2020 85,248 miles

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb incorrect (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn on inner edge

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

Rear Exhaust back box outer casing corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2019 78,550 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge going bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

centre box outer skin corroding away

handbrake has slight travel

Pass 19 Jan 2018 72,034 miles

centre exhaust outer skin corroded

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 18 Jan 2018 72,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

centre exhaust outer skin corroded

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 23 Jul 2016 60,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 54,747 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2015 54,743 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 39,586 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 39,526 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 32,455 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 ULU is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc 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 ULU, 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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FD09 ULU is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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