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AM58 BFE

2009 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

127,597 mi
Last recorded127,597 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM58 BFE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 127,597 miles

Exhaust tail pipe corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 127,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust tail pipe corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 111,359 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 107,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s front side marker bulb not working.

Pass 15 Mar 2019 95,795 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing irregular.

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing irregular.

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 82,792 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 82,479 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 69,308 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 58,492 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 45,869 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 36,460 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 24,246 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 9,836 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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AM58 BFE is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AM58 BFE, 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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AM58 BFE is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 January 2009.

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