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FN09 GUC

2009 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

147,522 mi
Last recorded147,522 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN09 GUC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 147,522 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 128,490 miles

rear brake discs worn

Pass 6 Feb 2014 90,069 miles

Exsaust systerm deteriorated.

Pass 28 Feb 2013 89,434 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 68,622 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 68,622 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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FN09 GUC is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FN09 GUC, 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 FN09 GUC registered?

FN09 GUC is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 March 2009.

Is FN09 GUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN09 GUC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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