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FG59 WXA

2009 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

82,147 mi
Last recorded82,147 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 WXA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 82,147 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 78,662 miles

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))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 77,371 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 77,371 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible Deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge, also badly perished/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 73,229 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 73,200 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 67,915 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 61,275 miles

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))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 61,275 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 54,411 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Nov 2016 47,211 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 41,877 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

clutch pedal anti slip provision worn

engine cover fitted

Fail 12 Nov 2015 41,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

clutch pedal anti slip provision worn

engine cover fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2014 36,967 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Small cuts and age cracks in NSF Tyre outer side wall but no cords showing

Small cuts and age cracks in OSF Tyre outer side wall but no cords showing

Fail 1 Nov 2013 30,217 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 30,217 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 23,644 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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FG59 WXA is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FG59 WXA, 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 FG59 WXA registered?

FG59 WXA is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 November 2009.

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