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BV59 BXK

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

63,772 mi
Last recorded63,772 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 BXK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 63,772 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn track control (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn track control (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 63,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn track control (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn track control (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 61,358 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.4mm useable tread remaining 205/5017 also splits outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 58,910 miles

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 58,909 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high wouldn't adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 56,266 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2022 56,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 53,704 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front alloy curbed

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 53,704 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front alloy curbed

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 52,275 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

alloys curb damaged

Fail 4 Sep 2020 52,273 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt adrift (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

alloys curb damaged

Pass 30 Aug 2019 50,317 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside windscreen washer jet is not working

Pass 23 Aug 2018 46,448 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust corroding.various components corroding.

Fail 23 Aug 2018 46,448 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust corroding.various components corroding.

Pass 30 Aug 2017 43,390 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

both rear tyres old worn and splitting.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroding.various components corroding.various bushes.wipers worn.

Pass 8 Sep 2016 39,908 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust corroded.various components corroded.rear tyres old and perishing.

plastic covers fitted.

Pass 10 Sep 2015 36,010 miles

exhaust corroding.various components corroding.rear tyres old and worn

Fail 10 Sep 2015 36,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust corroding.various components corroding.rear tyres old and worn

Fail 2 Sep 2014 32,476 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 32,476 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 25,850 miles

Offside rear and nearside rear tyres inner sidewalls slightly deteriated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 21,455 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 BXK is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BXK, 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 BXK is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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