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BJ59 FFC

2009 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,871 mi
Last recorded140,871 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 FFC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 140,871 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear tyres out of shape

Fail 23 Jun 2026 140,860 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear tyres out of shape

Pass 2 Jul 2025 139,149 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 137,230 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2024 137,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 134,938 miles

dual mass noisy

Pass 23 Jun 2022 132,432 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 132,429 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 130,051 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 128,372 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 124,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tyres tyres cracking in tread

Pass 28 Jun 2018 122,164 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 122,164 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 119,259 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 115,794 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 112,859 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 112,859 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 109,736 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 106,634 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 88,221 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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BJ59 FFC is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ59 FFC, 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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BJ59 FFC is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 December 2009.

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