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AO59 LCU

2009 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,832 mi
Last recorded78,832 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2018
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 LCU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2018 78,832 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 72,273 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 72,272 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 60,829 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly out of shape but is not considered to be excessive (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly out of shape but is not considered to be excessive (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 49,735 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 46,770 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 35,372 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)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 25,409 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 17,902 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 LCU is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO59 LCU registered?

AO59 LCU is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is AO59 LCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO59 LCU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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