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FG09 UZT

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

125,310 mi
Last recorded125,310 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 125,310 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 118,102 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 108,511 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 99,941 miles

long travel on parking brake lever

Pass 25 Jan 2022 97,272 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 95,710 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 93,550 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear bracket adrift (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 88,931 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on sidewall 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2019 88,833 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on sidewall 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 80,628 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear outer seats ()

offside rear tyre cracking in tread and walls

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2018 80,615 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking bleed screw (3.6.A.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear outer seats ()

offside rear tyre cracking in tread and walls

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2017 72,427 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Feb 2017 72,427 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Jan 2016 65,084 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 53,155 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2014 42,249 miles

both rear tyres deteriorated on sidewalls

Pass 27 Apr 2013 30,850 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 30,708 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 15,882 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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FG09 UZT is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UZT, 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 FG09 UZT registered?

FG09 UZT is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 June 2009.

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The MOT history for FG09 UZT shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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