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BF59 FCM

2009 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,413 mi
Last recorded175,413 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 FCM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 175,413 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 167,594 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin L & R (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 167,594 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin L & R (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 161,847 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 153,816 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 153,816 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2019 145,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering tie rod has slight play detected

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2019 145,963 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering tie rod has slight play detected

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 133,688 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 133,688 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 126,019 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 113,898 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 100,246 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear/off (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear/off (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2014 88,966 miles

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 10 Sep 2013 78,770 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 63,943 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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BF59 FCM is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BF59 FCM, 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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BF59 FCM is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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