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DV59 ABO

2009 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

105,675 mi
Last recorded105,675 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV59 ABO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 105,675 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *DANGEROUS* BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN HEAVILY ON INNER EDGE RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT NOW (5.2.3 (e))

expansion tank cracked & leaking

Fail 14 Aug 2026 105,674 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *DANGEROUS* BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN HEAVILY ON INNER EDGE RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT NOW (5.2.3 (e))

expansion tank cracked & leaking

Pass 8 Aug 2025 98,781 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Radiator support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 98,781 miles

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Radiator support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 94,304 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 94,299 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 88,399 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 82,564 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 79,080 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 79,079 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 76,089 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 76,087 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 70,363 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 62,789 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 56,089 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear cuts in tread

Pass 10 Sep 2016 46,070 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 38,639 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 30,673 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 29,331 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 22,490 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 15,291 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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DV59 ABO is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DV59 ABO, 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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DV59 ABO is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 October 2009.

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