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LO59 KGN

2009 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

85,541 mi
Last recorded85,541 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO59 KGN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 85,541 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 81,360 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and Rear (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 77,585 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2023 77,585 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 72,088 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2022 72,088 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 66,258 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 60,018 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 55,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges worn smooth close to exposing ply/cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges worn smooth close to exposing ply/cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 48,838 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn smooth close to exposing ply/cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre deformed slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 48,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre also deformed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn smooth close to exposing ply/cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre deformed slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 41,972 miles

Rear Nearside and Offside tyre slightly deforming on the inner edge.

Fail 9 Dec 2017 41,972 miles

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

Rear Nearside and Offside tyre slightly deforming on the inner edge.

Pass 6 Dec 2016 35,148 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 28,789 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 22,837 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 17,544 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 17,544 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 12,450 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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LO59 KGN is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LO59 KGN, 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 LO59 KGN registered?

LO59 KGN is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 December 2009.

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