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LS59 CPO

2009 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,563 mi
Last recorded89,563 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS59 CPO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 89,563 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 89,077 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 89,100 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 89,100 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))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 85,084 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 83,048 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Oct 2022 83,046 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 23 Sep 2022 82,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside+nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 74,453 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone , rear bush , both sides slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 68,816 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 68,816 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 66,141 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 66,141 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 58,332 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 58,332 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 54,840 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 54,839 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 51,494 miles

DPF additive bottle looks to be leaking

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Sep 2016 51,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

DPF additive bottle looks to be leaking

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Oct 2015 45,595 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 45,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 35,614 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 23,461 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 14,015 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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LS59 CPO is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LS59 CPO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LS59 CPO registered?

LS59 CPO is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 September 2009.

Is LS59 CPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS59 CPO shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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