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LR09 FHM

2009 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

116,948 mi
Last recorded116,948 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR09 FHM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 116,948 miles

offside front tyre worn smooth on the inner edge

Fail 7 Jul 2022 116,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

offside front tyre worn smooth on the inner edge

Pass 4 Jun 2021 105,882 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 105,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 91,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 91,601 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 78,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 31 May 2019 78,355 miles

Offside Front Inner Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 68,331 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

front tyres getting low on edges

rear bumper and boot lid damaged

Fail 25 May 2018 68,331 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

front tyres getting low on edges

rear bumper and boot lid damaged

Pass 25 May 2017 59,126 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 24 May 2017 59,120 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 May 2016 50,969 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 41,133 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 33,826 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 33,826 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 25,906 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 17,274 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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LR09 FHM is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LR09 FHM, 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 LR09 FHM registered?

LR09 FHM is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 July 2009.

Is LR09 FHM safe to buy?

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