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GL59 PXO

2009 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

171,096 mi
Last recorded171,096 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 PXO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 171,096 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 171,096 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 161,933 miles

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

Offside front headlight has condensation inside

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 161,933 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside front headlight has condensation inside

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 155,818 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 143,090 miles

Front knocking but unable to locate

Fail 18 May 2019 143,084 miles

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

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

Front knocking but unable to locate

Pass 1 Jun 2018 131,709 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 114,185 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel requires adjustment (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 May 2017 114,185 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel requires adjustment (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 May 2016 105,805 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2015 97,632 miles

Brake pedal rubber starting to split.

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak from engine blowing back across power steering rack.

Pass 28 May 2014 83,528 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 72,827 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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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GL59 PXO is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol 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 GL59 PXO, 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 GL59 PXO registered?

GL59 PXO is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 December 2009.

Is GL59 PXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL59 PXO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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