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BK59 FOJ

2009 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,418 mi
Last recorded148,418 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 FOJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 148,418 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 148,407 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 148,089 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 148,081 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 146,236 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 146,228 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 144,650 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 141,668 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 139,238 miles

Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 139,232 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 136,226 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear inner shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 131,871 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside 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))

Rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Fail 20 Sep 2018 131,871 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Sep 2017 128,929 miles

Both exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Both front tyres heavily worn on inner shoulders

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2017 128,923 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Both front tyres heavily worn on inner shoulders

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides very close to limit (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 121,332 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 121,332 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 112,965 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Oct 2014 101,667 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 85,139 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 61,836 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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BK59 FOJ is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 BK59 FOJ, 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 FOJ is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 October 2009.

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