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LS59 XBT

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

124,850 mi
Last recorded124,850 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 124,850 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2024 119,709 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Nov 2024 119,395 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Oct 2023 112,707 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 106,475 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 97,483 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 88,554 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 88,553 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 85,148 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 75,767 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 70,219 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 65,013 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 59,367 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 59,367 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 52,722 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 46,915 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 32,672 miles

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

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

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 XBT is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XBT, 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 XBT registered?

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

Is LS59 XBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS59 XBT shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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