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ML09 FTF

2009 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

51,503 mi
Last recorded51,503 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML09 FTF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 51,503 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2025 50,029 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 48,520 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2024 48,520 miles

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

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 May 2023 47,064 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 44,920 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 42,497 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 40,084 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 36,874 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 36,874 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2018 33,364 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 29,386 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 29,375 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 25,435 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 20,824 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 17,206 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 26 Apr 2014 17,206 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 2 May 2013 9,747 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 2 May 2012 4,072 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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ML09 FTF is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ML09 FTF, 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 ML09 FTF registered?

ML09 FTF is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 June 2009.

Is ML09 FTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML09 FTF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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