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AO59 OEU

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

39,432 mi
Last recorded39,432 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 39,432 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 39,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 38,590 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lense is cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 38,590 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Door mirror indicator lense damaged and left a sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lense is cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 37,883 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Stay arm unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 36,802 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 34,736 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 33,067 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 30,708 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 28,220 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 25,343 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 21,934 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 18,168 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2013 14,654 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 11,657 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 OEU is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 OEU, 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 OEU registered?

AO59 OEU is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 November 2009.

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