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FV59 KDN

2009 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

175,897 mi
Last recorded175,897 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 KDN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 175,897 miles

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

Rear strong advise both rear tyres perishing and warn on edges

Fail 21 Aug 2020 175,841 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear strong advise both rear tyres perishing and warn on edges

Pass 25 Jul 2019 161,746 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/r tyre perishing/starting to crack

Fail 24 Jul 2019 161,708 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/r tyre perishing/starting to crack

Pass 31 Jul 2018 146,983 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 146,741 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced probably bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 133,719 miles

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

unable to open boot

Pass 28 Jul 2016 116,742 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tread ()

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 95,218 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2015 95,218 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 68,343 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 68,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 41,701 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 36,398 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front wipers smearing

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 KDN is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 FV59 KDN, 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 KDN registered?

FV59 KDN is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 November 2009.

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