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FY59 VLK

2009 Volvo S40

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

156,703 mi
Last recorded156,703 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 VLK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 156,703 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2019 156,495 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 137,252 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust heat shield becoming detached but still secure

Pass 29 Sep 2017 130,541 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 121,139 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing inside edges

centre exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2015 101,663 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushs (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 83,274 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 83,274 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 62,178 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre inner shoulder of tread worn smooth

Fail 13 Sep 2013 62,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre inner shoulder of tread worn smooth

Pass 24 Sep 2012 43,260 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 VLK is a 2009 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FY59 VLK, 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 VLK registered?

FY59 VLK is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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