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LR59 TWP

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,687 mi
Last recorded156,687 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 TWP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 156,687 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 149,105 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 140,874 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside+nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 140,864 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside+nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 131,750 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 131,750 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 123,817 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 115,267 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 106,261 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 97,477 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 97,477 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 87,964 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 78,539 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 67,906 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 58,481 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 49,158 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 49,158 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 22 Aug 2013 39,926 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 39,926 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 29,223 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Aug 2012 29,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 TWP is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol 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 TWP, 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 TWP registered?

LR59 TWP is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 September 2009.

Is LR59 TWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR59 TWP shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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