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CA59 JVV

2009 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

187,826 mi
Last recorded187,826 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA59 JVV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 187,826 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole / deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 171,841 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn/ max inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 171,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn large bush -marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn large bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel hose so insecure there is a risk of fire rear filter assembly insecure (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn/ max inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 152,696 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 152,695 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 142,079 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 120,775 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

hand brake lever travel getting long.

Fail 17 Aug 2021 120,765 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

hand brake lever travel getting long.

Fail 21 Jul 2021 120,292 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 108,377 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 102,583 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.71mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 92,134 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 91,799 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 91,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 80,934 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 72,857 miles

handbrake high travel but not excessive

Pass 26 Jan 2015 66,396 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 58,810 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 47,448 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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CA59 JVV is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CA59 JVV, 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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CA59 JVV is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 December 2009.

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