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SL59 FCF

2009 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

79,206 mi
Last recorded79,206 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 FCF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 79,206 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 79,035 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front wing mirror casing missing

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

underside of vehicle has been waxed oiled/undersealed

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 21 Mar 2025 67,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and splitting / driven flat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and splitting driven flat (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise wheels off inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

long travel at hand brake lever

rear exhaust hanger broken off

vehicle underside heavily undersealed ,difficult to inspect some components

Pass 15 Feb 2024 58,520 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 57,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205-50-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205-50-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 55,084 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50x17 93w Worn on edge, Alignment advised (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 51,948 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 51,948 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 50,038 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 46,267 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 41,331 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 35,113 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 26,847 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 18,702 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 7,321 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 6,955 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 5,942 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 FCF is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FCF, 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 FCF registered?

SL59 FCF is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is SL59 FCF safe to buy?

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