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FT09 BHF

2009 Volvo S40

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,201 mi
Last recorded103,201 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT09 BHF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 103,201 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2014 93,530 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 93,467 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 73,217 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 73,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 56,524 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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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FT09 BHF is a 2009 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FT09 BHF, 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 FT09 BHF registered?

FT09 BHF is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 August 2009.

Is FT09 BHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT09 BHF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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