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FX09 ODB

2009 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,710 mi
Last recorded113,710 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX09 ODB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 113,710 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 104,184 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 104,184 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 98,466 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 92,493 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 86,760 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 86,624 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 80,116 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 75,927 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 69,854 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 55,710 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 44,617 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 32,764 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 30,551 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 26,250 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 22,669 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 19,059 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 19,056 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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FX09 ODB is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FX09 ODB, 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 FX09 ODB registered?

FX09 ODB is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 March 2009.

Is FX09 ODB safe to buy?

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