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FV09 UTO

2009 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

148,397 mi
Last recorded148,397 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 UTO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 148,397 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 148,397 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Road wheel fixing missing on all 4 wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 134,660 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 134,660 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Cleaned and removed rust from lamps now working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 121,930 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 108,878 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16W (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 108,876 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16W (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16W (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear lower side light not working

Pass 15 Oct 2015 91,736 miles

nearside rear reflector deteriorating(water)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 91,736 miles

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)

nearside rear reflector deteriorating(water)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 71,906 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 71,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 57,373 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 57,373 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 39,738 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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FV09 UTO is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FV09 UTO, 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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FV09 UTO is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 July 2009.

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