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LR59 DFY

2009 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

50,533 mi
Last recorded50,533 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 DFY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 50,533 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 50,532 miles

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 46,352 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Fuel additive tank has a very slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/5516 inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2023 46,352 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid T piece broken (3.5 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Fuel additive tank has a very slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/5516 inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 37,116 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass missing ()

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

urea tank leaking

Fail 4 Jul 2022 37,116 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass missing ()

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

urea tank leaking

Pass 12 May 2021 26,533 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 26,181 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 26,181 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 24,733 miles

Engine cover and Under-Tray cover fitted

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in 40mm zone chip cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 24,732 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall 205/55 R16 91V goodyear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover and Under-Tray cover fitted

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in 40mm zone chip cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 23,748 miles

Engine cover and Under-Tray cover fitted

Rear Tyres age cracking

Pass 7 Sep 2017 22,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre age cracked all around

Offside Front Tyre age cracked all around

Fail 7 Sep 2017 22,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre age cracked all around

Offside Front Tyre age cracked all around

Pass 1 Sep 2016 20,946 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

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

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2015 19,435 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front driveshafts corroded

both rear tyres perished

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2015 19,435 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front driveshafts corroded

both rear tyres perished

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2014 17,497 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 15,445 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 11,458 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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LR59 DFY is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LR59 DFY, 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 LR59 DFY registered?

LR59 DFY is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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