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CP59 MVR

2009 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,109 mi
Last recorded146,109 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP59 MVR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2021 146,109 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 138,303 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONE CHIP LOWER CENTRE OF WINDSCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHT CRACKING IN PRIMARY GROOVES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHT CRACKING IN PRIMARY GROOVES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2020 138,303 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONE CHIP LOWER CENTRE OF WINDSCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHT CRACKING IN PRIMARY GROOVES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHT CRACKING IN PRIMARY GROOVES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 130,092 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 118,712 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 118,780 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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 109,863 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 99,235 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear shock absorbers have a reduced damping effect

Fail 12 Oct 2016 99,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear shock absorbers have a reduced damping effect

Pass 19 Oct 2015 86,707 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 69,425 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 69,419 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2013 47,048 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 29,407 miles

Offside Front 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 MVR is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MVR, 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 MVR registered?

CP59 MVR is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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