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BG59 NJO

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

166,882 mi
Last recorded166,882 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 NJO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 166,882 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 166,874 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 158,970 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges + perished / cracked both o/s & n/s replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated both o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened general (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 158,970 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges + perished / cracked both o/s & n/s replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated both o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened general (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 150,460 miles

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Front radiator carrier corroded

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 150,460 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Front radiator carrier corroded

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 141,302 miles

Central Front Lower lower support bracket corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2021 129,493 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 117,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 107,277 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 107,277 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 94,097 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 94,097 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 82,734 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 75,835 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2016 75,835 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 68,413 miles

Child seat fitted (unable to check seat belt)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 57,150 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 48,581 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 48,581 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 40,575 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 40,569 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 NJO is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BG59 NJO, 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 NJO registered?

BG59 NJO is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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