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FY09 ENV

2009 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

106,255 mi
Last recorded106,255 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 ENV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 106,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 101,875 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Door mirror incorrect lens

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S and N/S stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 101,873 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Door mirror incorrect lens

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S and N/S stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 95,697 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S and N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 88,155 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 83,141 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 83,141 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 83,902 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nsf ball joint dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 75,110 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 69,609 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre stepped on inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2017 61,074 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 51,364 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 44,083 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 35,816 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 27,989 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 19,610 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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FY09 ENV is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FY09 ENV, 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 FY09 ENV registered?

FY09 ENV is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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