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FE09 CLV

2009 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

109,181 mi
Last recorded109,181 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE09 CLV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 109,181 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 109,181 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 98,938 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 98,938 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nsf + osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 87,780 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 87,780 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 78,619 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 75,247 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 68,506 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 61,187 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 61,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 54,654 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 54,654 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 45,358 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 35,517 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 35,517 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2014 26,959 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 17,588 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 12,912 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 12,908 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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FE09 CLV is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FE09 CLV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE09 CLV registered?

FE09 CLV is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 March 2009.

Is FE09 CLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE09 CLV shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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