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BK59 BFZ

2009 Volvo S40

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

152,847 mi
Last recorded152,847 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 BFZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 152,847 miles

Coolant low.

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Front Wrong wheel nut fitted to one stud.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 152,838 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Coolant low.

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Front Wrong wheel nut fitted to one stud.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 147,005 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 147,005 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2019 137,775 miles

Offside Front Lower arm rear bush slight movement

Rear pads low

under tray loose

Fail 6 Mar 2019 137,775 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower arm rear bush slight movement

Rear pads low

service light on

under tray loose

Pass 19 Mar 2018 125,242 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 125,239 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 118,898 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 112,746 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2015 109,611 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 109,611 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 96,990 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 90,278 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 90,278 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 76,589 miles

front number plate slightly deteriorated

rear tyres slightly wearing on edges

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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BK59 BFZ is a 2009 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BK59 BFZ, 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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BK59 BFZ is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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