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BF59 FCE

2009 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,923 mi
Last recorded82,923 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2012
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 FCE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2012 82,923 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Sep 2012 82,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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BF59 FCE is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BF59 FCE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF59 FCE registered?

BF59 FCE is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is BF59 FCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF59 FCE shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BF59 FCE have outstanding finance?

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