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BK59 FON

2009 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,136 mi
Last recorded75,136 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 FON
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 75,136 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 75,132 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 65,368 miles

unable to check n/s/r seatbelt due to childseat been fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2017 55,755 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 55,754 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 54,348 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 51,428 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 47,843 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 44,345 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 41,198 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 40,960 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 40,960 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 FON is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BK59 FON, 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 BK59 FON registered?

BK59 FON is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 September 2009.

Is BK59 FON safe to buy?

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