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AO59 HBN

2009 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

112,855 mi
Last recorded112,855 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 HBN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 112,855 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAY FITTED

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2019 112,855 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAY FITTED

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2018 112,704 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 99,878 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 84,115 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 67,690 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 54,197 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Oct 2014 54,197 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Sep 2013 39,424 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 39,424 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 26,741 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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AO59 HBN is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AO59 HBN, 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 AO59 HBN registered?

AO59 HBN is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 October 2009.

Is AO59 HBN safe to buy?

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