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PF09 CPO

2009 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

134,552 mi
Last recorded134,552 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF09 CPO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 134,552 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 124,685 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing top mounting (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 124,685 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing top mounting (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 116,339 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2023 116,337 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 107,418 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Jan 2022 107,418 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 99,093 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 84,752 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2019 84,751 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))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 83,297 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 80,296 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 80,296 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 76,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn un-evenly on edges

Offside Rear tyre worn un-evenly on edges

Pass 12 Dec 2014 72,948 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 63,418 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 54,759 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 45,452 miles

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

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

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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PF09 CPO is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PF09 CPO, 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 PF09 CPO registered?

PF09 CPO is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is PF09 CPO safe to buy?

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