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LS59 HCH

2009 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

192,418 mi
Last recorded192,418 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS59 HCH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2023 192,418 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 5 Apr 2022 171,373 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 171,373 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 155,344 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 155,344 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 145,366 miles

Both rear lamps product on lens not affecting light output

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front lamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 145,366 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Both rear lamps product on lens not affecting light output

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front lamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 138,241 miles

All brake pipes showing signs of corrosion and powdering underneath plastic coatings

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2019 138,241 miles

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

All brake pipes showing signs of corrosion and powdering underneath plastic coatings

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2018 128,984 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 116,974 miles

brake pipes corrision and powdring up

covers fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2017 116,974 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake pipes corrision and powdring up

covers fitted

handbrake travel getting high

Pass 30 Sep 2016 113,142 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 113,142 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 104,333 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 104,333 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 86,068 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 65,566 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 45,470 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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LS59 HCH is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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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What year was LS59 HCH registered?

LS59 HCH is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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