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LX59 VXO

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

106,044 mi
Last recorded106,044 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX59 VXO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 106,044 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50-17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2025 106,039 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50-17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 93,078 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 93,078 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 81,346 miles

Nearside Front Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly Flexible brake hose uncliped (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear brake hoses outer casing starting to deteriorate (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 81,346 miles

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Satnav blocking drivers view (removed) (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly Flexible brake hose uncliped (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear brake hoses outer casing starting to deteriorate (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 77,246 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 75,045 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 73,033 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 67,476 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 63,100 miles

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

wet test

Fail 11 Sep 2017 63,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

wet test

Pass 24 Aug 2016 57,411 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 48,911 miles

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

wet test

Pass 2 Sep 2014 40,185 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 31,175 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 22,527 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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LX59 VXO is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LX59 VXO, 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 LX59 VXO registered?

LX59 VXO is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 September 2009.

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