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LS59 HCZ

2009 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,455 mi
Last recorded101,455 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS59 HCZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 101,455 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 88,035 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 73,657 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 73,228 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 61,612 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2022 61,612 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 56,556 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 56,556 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 49,885 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 46,080 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 41,905 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 40,159 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 40,158 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also outer sidewall perished & cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also outer sidewall perished & cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 38,874 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 33,760 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 28,652 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 24,212 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 18,236 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 HCZ is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HCZ, 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 HCZ registered?

LS59 HCZ is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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