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FL59 HCF

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

39,803 mi
Last recorded39,803 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 HCF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 39,803 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 39,407 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 39,117 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 38,766 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 38,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 37,598 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 36,873 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 35,990 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 33,611 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 30,505 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 27,776 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 24,471 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 23 Sep 2014 21,347 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 17,880 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 14,525 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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FL59 HCF is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 FL59 HCF, 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

How do I check the history of FL59 HCF?

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What year was FL59 HCF registered?

FL59 HCF is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is FL59 HCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL59 HCF shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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