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BJ59 PZA

2009 Volvo S40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,563 mi
Last recorded103,563 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 PZA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 103,563 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2018 103,543 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 95,317 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 95,257 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 89,799 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 80,663 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 72,883 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 72,883 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 61,686 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 51,352 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 PZA is a 2009 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BJ59 PZA, 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 PZA is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 October 2009.

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