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BT58 HRL

2009 Volvo S40

White Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

122,304 mi
Last recorded122,304 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT58 HRL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 122,304 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 116,989 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 111,821 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 105,483 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))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 105,482 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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 11 Jun 2022 90,204 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Jun 2022 90,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Jun 2021 82,367 miles

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

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 27 May 2021 82,294 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Jun 2020 75,363 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four brake discs lightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear reflector cracked

Fail 1 Jun 2020 75,358 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four brake discs lightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear reflector cracked

Pass 1 Feb 2018 71,417 miles

Front Both tyres have inner and outer edge wear

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 65,547 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres slight inner and outer edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 65,547 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres slight inner and outer edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 59,507 miles

Rear exhaust mounting point corroded

Rear tyres slight inner edge wear

Pass 28 Jan 2015 51,638 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre slight inner edge wear and slightly out of shape

Pass 29 Jan 2014 44,052 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 5 Feb 2013 37,267 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 31,377 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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BT58 HRL is a 2009 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BT58 HRL, 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 BT58 HRL registered?

BT58 HRL is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 February 2009.

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