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FV59 SXG

2009 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,720 mi
Last recorded143,720 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 SXG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2019 143,720 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 129,416 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 107,971 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 107,969 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 90,247 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 68,021 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Nov 2014 47,126 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 47,121 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 27,846 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wishbone rear bushes worn

both rear tyres cracking in treads

n/s front inner wheel rim damaged

o/s front tyre very low tread and badly worn inner edge strong advise

Pass 12 Nov 2012 18,584 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 SXG is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SXG, 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 SXG registered?

FV59 SXG is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is FV59 SXG safe to buy?

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