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LV59 UKD

2009 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,239 mi
Last recorded80,239 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV59 UKD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 80,239 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

n/s dip beam on upper limit wont adjust

wipers poor

Pass 16 Oct 2024 79,617 miles

both front lower arm rearmost bushes weak

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 16 Oct 2024 79,617 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Both front wipers starting to smear

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

Radiator support bracket corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 73,013 miles

suspension corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2022 65,956 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 60,952 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge near limit

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 10 Oct 2020 54,856 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 47,981 miles

front pads getting low

Pass 22 Oct 2018 38,977 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 31,859 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 24,317 miles

n/s/f tyre low

Pass 3 Oct 2015 19,151 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 19,151 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 15,064 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 10,908 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 8,079 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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LV59 UKD is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LV59 UKD, 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 LV59 UKD registered?

LV59 UKD is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 October 2009.

Is LV59 UKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV59 UKD shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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