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FG59 XWO

2009 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,382 mi
Last recorded120,382 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 XWO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2020 120,382 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 115,917 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 106,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Dec 2017 106,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 91,533 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2016 91,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm worn on inner / outter edges (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 73,333 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 73,333 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 51,514 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2013 31,043 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Pass 27 Dec 2013 31,043 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Pass 13 Dec 2012 15,719 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 XWO is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FG59 XWO, 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 XWO registered?

FG59 XWO is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 December 2009.

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