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BG59 GYF

2009 Volvo S40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

173,755 mi
Last recorded173,755 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 GYF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2023 173,755 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources o|s number plate lamp not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 154,071 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 May 2021 142,574 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside + nearside rear parking brake down on effort

Pass 3 Jun 2019 140,557 miles

handbrake slight travel, rear brake on limit

Fail 3 May 2019 140,989 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured both (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2018 128,848 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 123,486 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear TYRE AGE CRACKED

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 123,486 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear TYRE AGE CRACKED

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 116,143 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 109,761 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 109,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 102,904 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 92,902 miles

windscreen chipped

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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BG59 GYF is a 2009 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BG59 GYF, 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 BG59 GYF registered?

BG59 GYF is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 November 2009.

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