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FV59 EVY

2009 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,144 mi
Last recorded157,144 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2020
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 EVY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2020 157,144 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 157,003 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 130,888 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 107,777 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 107,776 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread slightly lifting.

Offside Front Tyre tread slightly lifting.

Pass 31 Aug 2017 101,212 miles

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge.

Pass 13 Sep 2016 90,538 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 79,079 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 79,075 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 68,628 miles

Oil leak

near side front tyre tread worn low on inner edge.

Pass 17 Oct 2013 56,417 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 41,677 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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FV59 EVY is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FV59 EVY, 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 FV59 EVY registered?

FV59 EVY is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 October 2009.

Is FV59 EVY safe to buy?

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