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LV59 UKH

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

101,405 mi
Last recorded101,405 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV59 UKH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 101,405 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 98,459 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2025 98,459 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both sides (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 92,463 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 92,463 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2023 86,010 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 86,010 miles

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2022 79,715 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 75,203 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 70,860 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Feb 2020 70,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2018 63,011 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 63,011 miles

Fuel hose insecure unclipped (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 55,332 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 48,322 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 41,842 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 34,977 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 28,110 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 18,404 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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LV59 UKH 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 LV59 UKH, 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 LV59 UKH registered?

LV59 UKH is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 December 2009.

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