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AF59 XUD

2009 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,786 mi
Last recorded58,786 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 XUD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 58,786 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 57,959 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 56,093 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 54,889 miles

slight uneven wear on inner tread of both rear tyres but ok at time of test

Pass 17 Aug 2021 53,736 miles

slight uneven wear on inner edges of both rear tyres

Fail 16 Aug 2021 53,736 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

slight uneven wear on inner edges of both rear tyres

Pass 12 Aug 2020 52,708 miles

both rear tyres have uneven wear on tread but ok at time of test

hand brake travel getting excessive

Pass 8 Aug 2019 51,138 miles

Nearside Rear has uneven wear on inner edge which has caused high and low spots in the tread

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front suspension arm rear bushes worn and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 51,138 miles

Windscreen washer not working all (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear has uneven wear on inner edge which has caused high and low spots in the tread

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front suspension arm rear bushes worn and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 49,127 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 46,541 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 46,541 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 41,538 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 41,538 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

visible pattern only on inner edge of nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2015 35,680 miles

both front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2014 29,606 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 23,405 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 16,514 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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AF59 XUD is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AF59 XUD, 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 AF59 XUD registered?

AF59 XUD is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 September 2009.

Is AF59 XUD safe to buy?

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