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SL59 FBX

2009 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

129,674 mi
Last recorded129,674 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 FBX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 129,674 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 129,674 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 114,935 miles

both rear brakes have slight fluctuation

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

high level brake light not working

nearside rear tyre badly cracked and perished inbetween tread

slight leak from offside front outer cv boot

slight play offside front lower suspension arm rear bush

Pass 28 Oct 2022 105,822 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 105,684 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 99,467 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 99,467 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure MOUNTING broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 94,687 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 94,681 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2019 89,203 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 89,199 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 82,555 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 75,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 67,905 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 59,685 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 52,398 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 45,577 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 37,514 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 35,664 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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SL59 FBX is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SL59 FBX, 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 SL59 FBX registered?

SL59 FBX is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 October 2009.

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