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CX59 OVN

2009 Volvo S40

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

130,845 mi
Last recorded130,845 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX59 OVN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 130,845 miles

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))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 130,845 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (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))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 121,471 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 110,585 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 11 Oct 2022 100,391 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 91,769 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pump to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 85,510 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 74,827 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 66,930 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 57,351 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 50,888 miles

front x member under coolant radiator corroded

vehicle fitted with engine cover and under trays

Fail 30 Sep 2016 50,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front x member under coolant radiator corroded

vehicle fitted with engine cover and under trays

Pass 25 Sep 2015 45,025 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 38,820 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 31,196 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 23,348 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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CX59 OVN is a 2009 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CX59 OVN, 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 CX59 OVN registered?

CX59 OVN is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 October 2009.

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