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NL59 FYM

2009 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,461 mi
Last recorded112,461 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL59 FYM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 112,461 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 107,946 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 101,208 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 101,200 miles

Boot lid insecure cannot be opened but dash warning states open (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both, poss incorrectly fitted (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2023 101,180 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Major exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Tail gate will not open allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Aug 2022 96,497 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box has minor blow (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2022 96,484 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working both front washers not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner and outer pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 93,477 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 86,959 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 77,898 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 67,274 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2018 67,271 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2017 54,481 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 41,194 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 41,194 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 35,462 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 26,199 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 26,199 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 21,820 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 21,820 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 16,129 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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NL59 FYM is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NL59 FYM, 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 NL59 FYM registered?

NL59 FYM is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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