MOT Status
ValidMileage
105,319 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Severely deteriorated. Advise repair (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Severely deteriorated. Advise repair (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Severely deteriorated. Advise repair (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Severely deteriorated. Advise repair (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to cords (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f wishbone rear bush has slight play
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
n/s/f wishbone rear bush has slight play
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
engine covers fitted
undertrays fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
BOTH rear tyres slightly out of shape on inside edges
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
BOTH rear tyres slightly out of shape on inside edges
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LX59 VXS is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 LX59 VXS, 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 VXS registered?
LX59 VXS is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2009.
Is LX59 VXS safe to buy?
The MOT history for LX59 VXS shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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