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FV59 LFD

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

169,295 mi
Last recorded169,295 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 LFD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 169,295 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 169,295 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 167,725 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2022 167,723 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 160,201 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 146,930 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 146,930 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 135,618 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 135,615 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 126,182 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 126,182 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 114,368 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 98,805 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Fail 3 Jun 2016 98,805 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2015 82,221 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Jun 2015 82,112 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2014 66,711 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 59,223 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 59,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 41,704 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 LFD is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LFD, 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 LFD registered?

FV59 LFD is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 December 2009.

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