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DG59 ZPS

2009 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

161,697 mi
Last recorded161,697 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 ZPS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2024 161,697 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust system poor

flywheel noisy

radiator support beam corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2023 145,729 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 11 Aug 2022 120,282 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 120,282 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft likely to become detached drive shaft hub bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 108,788 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2020 99,274 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 99,274 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inside edge to cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 88,957 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 73,179 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2018 73,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 61,325 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 61,325 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 55,543 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 55,535 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 55,535 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort Hand brake (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2016 51,891 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2016 51,621 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 43,454 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2015 43,454 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 35,535 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 26,450 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 26,450 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 14,798 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in shoulder osr tyre

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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DG59 ZPS is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 DG59 ZPS, 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 DG59 ZPS registered?

DG59 ZPS is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 October 2009.

Is DG59 ZPS safe to buy?

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