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AO59 HCC

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

136,262 mi
Last recorded136,262 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 HCC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 136,262 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible exhaust joint has deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrules on both rear brake hoses are corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield is loose

Fail 1 Oct 2025 136,261 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible exhaust joint has deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel injector seat has a minor leak of exhaust gas

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrules on both rear brake hoses are corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield is loose

Pass 1 Oct 2024 131,434 miles

Front Exhaust flexible joint is deteriorating, slightly loose

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 125,079 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust flexible joint is deteriorating (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 120,440 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 114,616 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 107,908 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 107,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

tread lifting on both front tyres

Pass 14 Oct 2019 100,113 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 12 Oct 2018 90,376 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 80,794 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 71,187 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 71,187 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened metal to metal (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on legal limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 61,168 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 50,377 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 41,561 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 31,971 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 HCC 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 82.4%.

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 AO59 HCC, 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 HCC registered?

AO59 HCC is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 October 2009.

Is AO59 HCC safe to buy?

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