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LT59 ZTL

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

137,206 mi
Last recorded137,206 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT59 ZTL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 137,206 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2026 137,180 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements lower section flickering (4.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements lower section flickering (4.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 127,640 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 127,574 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 119,298 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 107,126 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 106,907 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 102,711 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 99,080 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 94,489 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 92,859 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2018 85,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 10 Apr 2017 80,606 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 73,322 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted concealing testable items.

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

Fail 3 May 2016 73,322 miles

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

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted concealing testable items.

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 69,698 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise fuel stain at fuel pump under car.not leaking at time of test.

Fail 20 Nov 2015 69,698 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise fuel stain at fuel pump under car.not leaking at time of test.

Pass 30 Sep 2014 54,380 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 29,229 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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LT59 ZTL is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc 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 LT59 ZTL, 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 LT59 ZTL registered?

LT59 ZTL is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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