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FD09 ULV

2009 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

168,302 mi
Last recorded168,302 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD09 ULV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 168,302 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

low emissions

Pass 11 Jul 2025 155,336 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nsf (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ns (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 141,202 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 140,839 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 134,117 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 126,339 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 126,339 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 Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 108,500 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 94,494 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted and under tray fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2018 77,078 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 47,950 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 47,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 22,918 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Fail 28 Jun 2016 22,918 miles

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

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

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

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

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 19 Jun 2015 11,592 miles

no smoke emitted on BET test

Pass 17 Jun 2014 10,902 miles

no smoke emitted on BET test

Pass 24 Jun 2013 9,795 miles

no smoke emitted on BET test

Pass 19 Jun 2012 8,715 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 ULV is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FD09 ULV, 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 ULV registered?

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

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