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LS59 WUV

2009 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

81,969 mi
Last recorded81,969 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS59 WUV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 81,969 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 78,722 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2024 78,719 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 68,268 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 68,148 miles

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36 22 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm undated (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 53,193 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2022 53,171 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 44,551 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 35,120 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 26,782 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 21,142 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 21,142 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 17,938 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread and damage (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 15,993 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 13,933 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2015 13,933 miles

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2014 11,159 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 9,191 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 5,997 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 WUV is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WUV, 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 WUV registered?

LS59 WUV is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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