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LR59 DHP

2009 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

169,170 mi
Last recorded169,170 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 DHP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 169,170 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 154,675 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2025 154,531 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2024 139,277 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 139,277 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 120,144 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 120,244 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front inners (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 119,480 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 106,286 miles

small split in nearside front inner c/v gaiter

Fail 14 Jan 2022 106,285 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel stud (5.2.1 (a) (i))

small split in nearside front inner c/v gaiter

Pass 18 Jan 2021 93,768 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2021 93,474 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 88,657 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 85,661 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 78,225 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 65,984 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 56,341 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 56,341 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 48,433 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2013 41,413 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 41,413 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 34,139 miles

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

Offside Front 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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LR59 DHP is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DHP, 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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LR59 DHP is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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