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LR59 NLO

2009 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

155,432 mi
Last recorded155,432 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 NLO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 155,432 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD Inner edge and worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD Inner edge and worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 1.7mm and very unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 152,902 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm and worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2025 152,902 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm and worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2025 152,897 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 149,575 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 149,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 141,584 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 141,584 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 133,931 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2022 133,554 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 122,590 miles

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))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 117,752 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 117,746 miles

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

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

rear tyres worn to the limit on inner edges

Pass 6 Sep 2019 107,622 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 5 Sep 2019 107,622 miles

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

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

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Sep 2018 99,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 91,952 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 91,952 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 82,033 miles

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge

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

Rear tyres 1.6mm on inner edges

Pass 4 Sep 2015 70,405 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads 2000 miles left approx

Pass 29 Aug 2014 56,153 miles

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge n/s/r tyre worn to the limit on inner edge passed mot my not be legal for road

Fail 29 Aug 2014 56,153 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge n/s/r tyre worn to the limit on inner edge passed mot my not be legal for road

Pass 6 Sep 2013 47,154 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 47,154 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

front tyres cracked in tread

Pass 6 Sep 2012 39,127 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 39,127 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 NLO is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 LR59 NLO, 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 NLO is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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