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VE59 BVF

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,547 mi
Last recorded70,547 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE59 BVF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 70,547 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2025 70,547 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 55,149 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 49,936 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 47,546 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 47,546 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/r16/91w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/r16/91w continental (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 45,658 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/r16/91v continental con5 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 42,892 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges 205/55/r16 91w continental premium contact 5 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 39,983 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 39,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 35,913 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 31,629 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 31,623 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 27,946 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 27,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 23,573 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 23,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre pressure low and worn on shoulders

Pass 8 Oct 2014 20,030 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 15,171 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 11,447 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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VE59 BVF is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VE59 BVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE59 BVF registered?

VE59 BVF is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 November 2009.

Is VE59 BVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE59 BVF shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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