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FY59 UTW

2009 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

175,799 mi
Last recorded175,799 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 UTW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 175,799 miles

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))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 168,637 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 168,634 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 158,516 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 143,279 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 128,228 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 128,228 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 112,864 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 98,002 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 83,214 miles

no emissions print out, too clean to register.

Pass 6 Sep 2013 67,206 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 52,942 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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FY59 UTW is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FY59 UTW, 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 FY59 UTW registered?

FY59 UTW is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is FY59 UTW safe to buy?

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