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NL59 FYX

2009 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

114,374 mi
Last recorded114,374 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 114,374 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 114,373 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 109,826 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 109,826 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 106,513 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 106,512 miles

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 100,667 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 100,660 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 92,432 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 82,059 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 82,059 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 68,266 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 68,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2013 52,582 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 35,396 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 35,371 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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 FYX is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 NL59 FYX, 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 FYX registered?

NL59 FYX is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is NL59 FYX safe to buy?

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