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CP59 MVL

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,342 mi
Last recorded93,342 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP59 MVL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 93,342 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 85,855 miles

Central high level brake light inop unable to see if connected

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2025 85,855 miles

Central high level brake light inop unable to see if connected

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 71,566 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 71,566 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 71,560 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated GRINDING (1.1.14 (b))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc contaminated GRINDING (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 71,102 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 71,102 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 69,986 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 68,287 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 67,738 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 64,597 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 61,606 miles

front brake pads 3/4 worn

offside rear outer brake pad 3/4 worn

Pass 22 Oct 2016 59,012 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 55,272 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 48,083 miles

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 31 Oct 2014 47,994 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 6 Nov 2013 41,025 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 32,863 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 32,863 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 MVL is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MVL, 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 CP59 MVL registered?

CP59 MVL is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 December 2009.

Is CP59 MVL safe to buy?

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