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AJ59 CNU

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

148,842 mi
Last recorded148,842 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 CNU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 148,842 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 148,842 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 147,457 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 146,143 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 146,143 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 142,939 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 134,993 miles

front discs lipped

replace rear no plate bulb and clean terminals festoon bulb

Fail 11 Sep 2018 134,993 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s/r replace both bulbs orange offset (4.4.3 (a))

front discs lipped

replace rear no plate bulb and clean terminals festoon bulb

Pass 26 Sep 2017 130,050 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured rear n/s and o/s bulbs (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 130,050 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured rear n/s and o/s bulbs (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s/f (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 124,326 miles

rear pads 80 percent wear

some ovality on rear discs

Fail 28 Sep 2016 124,326 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front pads (3.5.1g)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s/f on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre scrub on inner edge

rear pads 80 percent wear

some ovality on rear discs

Pass 24 Sep 2015 106,494 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear bulbs starting to show white light (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 88,158 miles

front brake pads 75 percent wear

Fail 15 Sep 2014 88,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake pads 75 percent wear

o/s/f tyre feathering on inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2013 68,617 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 52,261 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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AJ59 CNU is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AJ59 CNU, 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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AJ59 CNU is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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