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FL09 NMJ

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

81,994 mi
Last recorded81,994 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL09 NMJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 81,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 70,971 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 70,971 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 63,024 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 55,671 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2021 49,119 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Satnav Bracket ()

Pass 15 Jul 2020 44,919 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 44,918 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 42,496 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 35,560 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 35,520 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre deteriorated

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 35,520 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear tyre deteriorated

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 35,061 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 35,059 miles

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 34,704 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Mar 2014 34,240 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Mar 2013 33,206 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Mar 2012 31,339 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 31,339 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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FL09 NMJ 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 73.7%.

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 FL09 NMJ, 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 FL09 NMJ registered?

FL09 NMJ is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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