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DE59 XZB

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

47,259 mi
Last recorded47,259 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 XZB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 47,259 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Adv Both Front Tyres Slight Wear To Inner Edges/Tracks........... (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strongly Adv Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rear-Most Bush Worn And Poor Condition.............. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 40,049 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 35,863 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 35,844 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing distorted inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 35,833 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 35,328 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2019 35,060 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing distorted tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 34,602 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 33,079 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner tread

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Oct 2016 30,309 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Sep 2015 26,643 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 28 Sep 2015 26,642 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Oct 2014 22,914 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2013 19,260 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2012 13,921 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DE59 XZB is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 DE59 XZB, 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

How do I check the history of DE59 XZB?

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What year was DE59 XZB registered?

DE59 XZB is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 October 2009.

Is DE59 XZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE59 XZB shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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