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CY59 BNL

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

160,699 mi
Last recorded160,699 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY59 BNL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 160,699 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 8 Jun 2023 153,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front 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 on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2023 152,999 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front 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 on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 140,612 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 140,612 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 134,687 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 134,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2020 129,028 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 129,028 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust system corroded

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

long hand brake travel

Pass 12 Aug 2019 118,206 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 118,205 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 108,002 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 108,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 95,137 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 95,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 81,764 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 72,868 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 68,871 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Service light on

Slight corrosion; Exhaust

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 58,257 miles

Engine oil level low.

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 58,257 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine oil level low.

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 46,986 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner side

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner side

Fail 5 Oct 2012 46,986 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner side

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner side

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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CY59 BNL is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 CY59 BNL, 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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CY59 BNL is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 November 2009.

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