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AD59 FDL

2009 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

198,547 mi
Last recorded198,547 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 FDL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 198,547 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2023 194,402 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 194,402 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 177,294 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 168,266 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 155,518 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 141,938 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 141,937 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 137,263 miles

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 125,641 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake cable/lever sticking slightly

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust corroding

Pass 25 Nov 2014 108,053 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 84,315 miles

Offside Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Wipers starting to smear screen

Fail 4 Dec 2013 84,315 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Both rear tyre inner edges have severe heal toe wear.

Offside Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 19 Nov 2012 55,671 miles

Both front tyres tread worn on inner

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AD59 FDL is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel 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 AD59 FDL, 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 AD59 FDL registered?

AD59 FDL is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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