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BF59 FDC

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,131 mi
Last recorded136,131 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2019
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 FDC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2019 136,131 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 126,919 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 126,919 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 121,388 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 114,989 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 114,987 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 105,437 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Aug 2015 105,436 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2014 98,406 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 92,503 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 92,503 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 72,572 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 FDC is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FDC, 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 BF59 FDC registered?

BF59 FDC is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 October 2009.

Is BF59 FDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF59 FDC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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