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FD58 EET

2009 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

177,875 mi
Last recorded177,875 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD58 EET
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 177,875 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 173,875 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip / small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator insecure wing mirror lens missing (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 173,875 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip / small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator insecure wing mirror lens missing (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 169,458 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 169,458 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 163,057 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2019 163,057 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 157,544 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 152,513 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 152,513 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 147,553 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 147,553 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour plus emissions not teted (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 139,464 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 126,924 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jan 2013 113,201 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge and has nail in tread 205/50R17W93XL

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 98,718 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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FD58 EET is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FD58 EET, 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 FD58 EET registered?

FD58 EET is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 January 2009.

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