MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
198,606 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 @ 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 @ 3mm (4.1.E.1)
undertrays fitted obscuring some parts
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
undertrays fitted obscuring some parts
both rear tyres wearing unevenly
both rear tyres wearing unevenly
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BG59 VZL is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,560cc 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 BG59 VZL, 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 VZL registered?
BG59 VZL is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 December 2009.
Is BG59 VZL safe to buy?
The MOT history for BG59 VZL 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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