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BG58 UHL

2009 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

136,987 mi
Last recorded136,987 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 UHL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 136,987 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 135,184 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 135,184 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 128,944 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 128,944 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 May 2015 129,084 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2014 108,879 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 92,275 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres starting too wear inner edges

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 69,560 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 53,845 miles

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

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

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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BG58 UHL is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BG58 UHL, 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 BG58 UHL registered?

BG58 UHL is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 January 2009.

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