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LR59 HCH

2009 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,338 mi
Last recorded79,338 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 HCH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 79,338 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 79,209 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 72,288 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer sheath both sides perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded bottom coil both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 72,288 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer sheath both sides perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded bottom coil both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 65,240 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 60,259 miles

engine cover and under-tray obscuring some components

Fail 13 Feb 2023 60,259 miles

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

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

engine cover and under-tray obscuring some components

Pass 14 Feb 2022 52,611 miles

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

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

engine cover and under-tray obscuring some components

Fail 10 Feb 2022 52,611 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine cover and under-tray obscuring some components

Pass 4 Feb 2021 46,667 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine cover and under-tray obscuring some components

Pass 4 Feb 2020 41,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and under-trays obscuring some components

Pass 25 Jan 2019 34,363 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

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

engine cover and under-trays obscuring some components

Pass 5 Feb 2018 28,151 miles

Central stop light not working

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

engine cover and under-tray obscuring some components

Fail 5 Feb 2018 28,151 miles

Central stop light not working

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

engine cover and under-tray obscuring some components

Pass 13 Feb 2017 22,990 miles

centre stop lamp not working

engine cover and under-tray obscuring some components

Pass 1 Feb 2016 18,074 miles

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

engine cover and under-tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 1 Feb 2016 18,074 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

engine cover and under-tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Feb 2015 14,090 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 14,011 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 11,476 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 9,329 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 HCH is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 LR59 HCH, 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 HCH is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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