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FG09 UYP

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,979 mi
Last recorded105,979 miles
Recorded on18 May 2020
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 UYP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2020 105,979 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 105,972 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 May 2019 94,394 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished both edges worn inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 81,511 miles

both front tyres worn on inner tread edges

Pass 20 May 2017 68,023 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 51,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre is worn on the inside edge

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

Offside Rear tyre is worn on the inside edge

Fail 3 May 2016 51,401 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre is worn on the inside edge

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

Offside Rear tyre is worn on the inside edge

Pass 29 May 2015 38,422 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 May 2015 38,422 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 29,426 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 May 2013 26,394 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 23,693 miles

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

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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FG09 UYP is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FG09 UYP, 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 FG09 UYP registered?

FG09 UYP is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 May 2009.

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