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VX59 BPU

2009 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,337 mi
Last recorded121,337 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX59 BPU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 121,337 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside front brake calliper piston gaiter detached

under-body & suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2025 121,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside front brake calliper piston gaiter detached

under-body & suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2024 113,691 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive bad (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 108,095 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 108,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 93,579 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 93,579 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 86,933 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 74,859 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 67,256 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 67,255 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 63,923 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 57,433 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 51,170 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 44,272 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 44,272 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 38,690 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 38,690 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 32,891 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 28,036 miles

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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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VX59 BPU is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol 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 VX59 BPU, 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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VX59 BPU is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 October 2009.

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