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LR59 DGZ

2009 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

120,575 mi
Last recorded120,575 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 DGZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 120,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 110,095 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 102,192 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REARS WEARING LOW (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 87,645 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 87,382 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value 0.51, average reading 1.43 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 59,620 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2021 45,879 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 43,802 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 43,802 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 39,610 miles

Rear number plate delaminated

Pass 6 Oct 2018 34,221 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 30,185 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cut but not exposed

Offside Rear Tyre cracked and cut but not exposed

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 26,334 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged tyre valve cracking (4.1.D.1e)

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Pass 12 Oct 2015 22,585 miles

(strong advice) offside front tyre side walls has a serious cracks

nearside front tyre has slight cut

under tray +engine cover fitted obsecure some components

Pass 6 Oct 2014 18,196 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 13,190 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2012 8,517 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 DGZ is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LR59 DGZ, 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 DGZ registered?

LR59 DGZ is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 October 2009.

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