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CP59 LMV

2009 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,294 mi
Last recorded172,294 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP59 LMV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 172,294 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2024 157,983 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 145,704 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 145,704 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 130,490 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 130,482 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2021 125,171 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 125,171 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 118,342 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and o/s/f slight in rack ()

all brake discs worn

both number plates detirorated

plastic trim covering sills

Fail 30 Nov 2020 118,338 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and o/s/f slight in rack ()

all brake discs worn

both number plates detirorated

plastic trim covering sills

Pass 27 Nov 2019 109,892 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres low in tread, cut on side wall n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear number plate detirorated

Fail 27 Nov 2019 109,889 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres low in tread, cut on side wall n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear number plate detirorated

Pass 29 Nov 2018 99,587 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight in rack ()

all brake discs worn , slight bind o/s/r . both number plates detirorated. handbrake travel

Pass 5 Dec 2017 88,548 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts and n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip (8.3.1a)

all brake discs worn

front and rear number plate slightly detirorated

plastic covering sills

Fail 5 Dec 2017 88,546 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts and n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip (8.3.1a)

all brake discs worn

front and rear number plate slightly detirorated

plastic covering sills

Pass 2 Dec 2016 76,158 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 76,156 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 62,579 miles

n/s/r tyre uneven were out of shape

Pass 29 Nov 2014 48,601 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2013 39,018 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 30,409 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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CP59 LMV is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CP59 LMV, 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 CP59 LMV registered?

CP59 LMV is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 December 2009.

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