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BV59 BWG

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,021 mi
Last recorded116,021 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 BWG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 116,021 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2025 116,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 108,717 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2024 108,717 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2023 102,673 miles

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

Fuel injector leaking

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2022 95,853 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2022 95,853 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 85,180 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 85,123 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 79,162 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'Rear' compliance/mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'Rear' compliance/mounting. Benefit of the doubt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 79,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'Rear' compliance/mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'Rear' compliance/mounting. Benefit of the doubt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner and outer egdes (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Tread flat spotting and going out of round on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Especially on downward stroke. (Flat blade worn at pressure point) (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 73,476 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyre treads feathering slightly

Fail 13 Sep 2019 73,476 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyre treads feathering slightly

Pass 28 Aug 2018 66,350 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 66,347 miles

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror surround and backing damaged jagged edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 58,527 miles

nearside wing mirror housing/indicator damaged

offside front wishbone rear bush starting to split

offside rear lower control arm outer bush starting to separate

windscreen chipped

Pass 3 Sep 2016 47,499 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Sep 2015 38,241 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 30,545 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 23,408 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 17,023 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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BV59 BWG is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc 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 BV59 BWG, 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 BV59 BWG registered?

BV59 BWG is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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