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BV59 BWH

2009 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

72,375 mi
Last recorded72,375 miles
Recorded on13 May 2020
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 BWH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2020 72,375 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

minor gearbox oil leak from offside front driveshaft oil seal

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 8 May 2020 72,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer band (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

minor gearbox oil leak from offside front driveshaft oil seal

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 12 Feb 2019 64,664 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 59,426 miles

both rear lower control arms bushes deteriorating

both rear trailing arms front bushes some separating

nearside front wishbone rear bush deteriorating

offside front wishbone rear bush deteriorating/weak- recommend replace

offside rear lower main arm outer bush deteriorating

some wear to front discs

Pass 1 Jun 2017 51,210 miles

front wishbones rear bushes worn

n/s/f tyre 2.5 mm tread + wearing inner edge

o/s/f tyre 3-3.5 mm tread + slight wear to inner edge

separating to rear trailing arm front bushes

wear to rear lower control arm bushes

Pass 23 Jun 2016 41,984 miles

both front wishbones rear bushes deteriorating/weakening

both rear lower control arms outer bushes separating/weakening

nearside rear tyre bold inner edge at legal limit

offside rear lower main arm outer bush separating/weakening

offside rear trailing arm bush starting to seperate

offside rear tyre starting to wear uneven inner edge

some wear front discs

Pass 6 Jul 2015 32,363 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 22,622 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 14,052 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 7,891 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 BWH is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BV59 BWH, 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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BV59 BWH is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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