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FG09 VTF

2009 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

107,897 mi
Last recorded107,897 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 VTF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 107,897 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 102,292 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2025 102,292 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel missing one wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 97,137 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 92,775 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres have edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured amber coating coming off of bulb (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flex hose ferrules look to be corroding beneath plastic sheathing (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front grille damaged

offside engine hydro mounting is damp

Fail 9 Feb 2023 92,775 miles

Exhaust system insecure front pipe hanger has corroded away, and as has the rear silencer hanger, although this has been held by a jubilee clip, but this clip is liable to fall off (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres have edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured amber coating coming off bulb (4.4.3 (a))

Offside engine hydro mounting is damp

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses, ferrules look to be corroding beneath rubber sheathing (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front grille damaged

Fail 7 Feb 2023 92,775 miles

Exhaust system insecure front pipe hanger has corroded away, and as has the rear silencer hanger, although this has been held by a jubilee clip, but this clip is liable to fall off (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres have edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured amber coating coming off bulb (4.4.3 (a))

Offside engine hydro mounting is damp

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses, ferrules look to be corroding beneath rubber sheathing (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front grille damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2022 87,772 miles

Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe hanger broken off due to corrosion, currently adequately supported but advise to repair (6.1.2 (a))

Offside engine hydro mounting is damp

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flex hoses have corroded ferrules beneath sheathing (1.1.12 (f) (i))

steering rack damp

Pass 10 Apr 2021 82,640 miles

Offside engine hydromounting leaking its fluid

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both flex hoses look to have very corroded ferrules, sheathing is expanding, strongly advise to replace (1.1.12 (f) (i))

steering rack has a leak

Fail 7 Apr 2021 82,639 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamps are dim (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter is insecure on the rack (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached arb link is broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside engine hydromounting leaking its fluid

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both flex hoses look to have very corroded ferrules, sheathing is expanding, strongly advise to replace (1.1.12 (f) (i))

steering rack has a leak

Pass 6 May 2020 78,307 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 78,307 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2019 72,952 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 72,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 66,993 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 66,991 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bush rear of suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bush rear of suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 60,592 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 54,440 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 47,659 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 40,355 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2013 32,806 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 24,454 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 VTF is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FG09 VTF, 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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FG09 VTF is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 June 2009.

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