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BG59 TUY

2009 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

34,008 mi
Last recorded34,008 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 TUY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 34,008 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 34,006 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 33,581 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 35,906 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 30,134 miles

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

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))

poss adblue leak.

Pass 20 Nov 2018 27,136 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 24,134 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 21,139 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 18,034 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 18,034 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 15,320 miles

park brake lever high,adjustment recommended

Pass 8 Nov 2013 13,017 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres perished

both rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Nov 2012 10,409 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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BG59 TUY is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 TUY, 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 TUY registered?

BG59 TUY is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 November 2009.

Is BG59 TUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG59 TUY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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