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BV59 VFH

2009 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,177 mi
Last recorded127,177 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 VFH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 127,177 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

Fail 28 Jan 2022 127,177 miles

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

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

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2021 119,106 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 113,223 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 103,631 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 95,257 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Dec 2017 95,257 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Nov 2016 90,451 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear tyres perished on inner treads

Fail 28 Nov 2016 90,451 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear tyres perished on inner treads

Pass 21 Dec 2015 82,909 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2015 82,909 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 73,146 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre worn badly on inner edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Dec 2013 56,579 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 43,878 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

running too weak to obtain a emission reading

Pass 14 Sep 2012 43,878 miles

running too weak to obtain a emission reading

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 VFH is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VFH, 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 VFH registered?

BV59 VFH is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 October 2009.

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