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BJ59 PZB

2009 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

187,690 mi
Last recorded187,690 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 PZB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 187,690 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 170,012 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 150,171 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 150,171 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 128,184 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 128,184 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 104,797 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 79,412 miles

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

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 PZB is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 PZB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ59 PZB registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ59 PZB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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