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FE09 CMK

2009 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,613 mi
Last recorded122,613 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 122,613 miles

general corrosion underside

Fail 15 Dec 2025 122,613 miles

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

general corrosion underside

Pass 30 Dec 2024 116,903 miles

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

power steering fluid leak

Fail 30 Dec 2024 116,903 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour flashing white (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

power steering fluid leak

Pass 2 Jan 2024 109,508 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 109,508 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insicure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust bracket snapped (corroded)

Pass 4 Jan 2023 101,040 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 100,499 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 98,295 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 97,035 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 86,846 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 86,845 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 82,565 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 76,949 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 71,967 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 66,468 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 54,509 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 54,508 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 42,320 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 30,589 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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FE09 CMK 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 75%.

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 FE09 CMK, 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 CMK registered?

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

Is FE09 CMK safe to buy?

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