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FG59 WXK

2009 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,888 mi
Last recorded80,888 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 WXK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 80,888 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 80,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated not a full check on bearing as wheel wont spin (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 75,606 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 70,253 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 66,186 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2022 66,130 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 62,163 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 57,882 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 54,083 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 49,009 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 44,105 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 39,036 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 33,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 14 Nov 2014 28,028 miles

Age cracks in NSR Tyre inner side wall

Age cracks in OSR Tyre inner side wall

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 21,770 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 16,269 miles

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

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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FG59 WXK is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WXK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG59 WXK registered?

FG59 WXK is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 November 2009.

Is FG59 WXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG59 WXK shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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