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LS59 SBX

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

149,264 mi
Last recorded149,264 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS59 SBX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 149,264 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 149,264 miles

Shock absorbers insecurely attached Both rear (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 146,273 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 146,273 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 140,910 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wish bones rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 140,910 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wish bones rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 129,300 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2019 129,300 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 117,710 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 117,710 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 105,705 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 93,320 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre is soft and slightly scrubbed on inner edge.

Fail 21 Sep 2016 93,320 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre is soft and slightly scrubbed on inner edge.

Pass 29 Sep 2015 80,543 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

damage to front bumper at nearside and headlamp washer inop

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 25 Sep 2015 80,490 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

damage to front bumper at nearside and headlamp washer inop

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Oct 2014 68,800 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 68,800 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 55,077 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Sep 2012 41,708 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in windscreen

Pass 14 Sep 2012 41,708 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in windscreen

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 SBX is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 SBX, 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 SBX registered?

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

Is LS59 SBX safe to buy?

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