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FY09 FEP

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

120,025 mi
Last recorded120,025 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 FEP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 120,025 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 97,992 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 85,042 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 76,000 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 68,897 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 60,794 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 50,462 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 41,432 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 34,799 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 28,360 miles

Slight travel at handbrake

Pass 20 Apr 2015 24,957 miles

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

slight travel at handbrake

Pass 24 Apr 2014 22,213 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 22,176 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both rear tyre tread depths 3mm

Pass 18 Apr 2013 19,123 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 15,980 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 FEP is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 FEP, 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 FY09 FEP registered?

FY09 FEP is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 April 2009.

Is FY09 FEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY09 FEP shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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