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SG59 SFF

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,537 mi
Last recorded106,537 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG59 SFF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 106,537 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 106,537 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 97,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 97,932 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 12 Dec 2017 87,439 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 78,253 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2016 78,251 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 72,318 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 60,749 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 45,416 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 31,376 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 31,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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SG59 SFF is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SG59 SFF, 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 SG59 SFF registered?

SG59 SFF is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is SG59 SFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG59 SFF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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