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BP59 COU

2009 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,484 mi
Last recorded93,484 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP59 COU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 93,484 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 89,762 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 89,762 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 81,404 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 73,304 miles

N/S/R tyre worn inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2017 64,124 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 64,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2016 50,623 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 50,609 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 40,558 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is worn unevenly on the inner edge

Offside Rear tyre close to the wear bars

Fail 17 Dec 2015 40,558 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is worn unevenly on the inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre close to the wear bars

Pass 18 Dec 2014 30,328 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 23,372 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 18,010 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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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BP59 COU is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BP59 COU, 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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What year was BP59 COU registered?

BP59 COU is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 December 2009.

Is BP59 COU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP59 COU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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