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ML09 FTJ

2009 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,805 mi
Last recorded88,805 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML09 FTJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 88,805 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 83,377 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 72,926 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 64,642 miles

Central Non obligatory stop lamp is not working

Fail 25 Jan 2018 64,642 miles

Central Non obligatory stop lamp is not working

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 58,282 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 58,282 miles

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 50,557 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 36,175 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 36,175 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 33,694 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 26,960 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 21,082 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 19,664 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 FTJ is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FTJ, 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 FTJ registered?

ML09 FTJ is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 June 2009.

Is ML09 FTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML09 FTJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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