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MF59 FVS

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

107,540 mi
Last recorded107,540 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF59 FVS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 107,540 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 107,540 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 94,626 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 88,274 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 74,669 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 74,669 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 70,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 70,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 65,350 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 58,829 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 57,960 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 53,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 53,041 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 44,628 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 34,665 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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MF59 FVS is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MF59 FVS, 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 MF59 FVS registered?

MF59 FVS is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 November 2009.

Is MF59 FVS safe to buy?

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