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MX59 OTV

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

58,833 mi
Last recorded58,833 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX59 OTV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 58,833 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 58,384 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 57,609 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 56,600 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 55,366 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 54,485 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 52,999 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 50,133 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 46,564 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 42,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 11 Oct 2016 42,306 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 37,917 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 32,597 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 25,726 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 19,557 miles

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

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

cut in n/s/f inner tyre wall

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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MX59 OTV is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 MX59 OTV, 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 MX59 OTV registered?

MX59 OTV is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 November 2009.

Is MX59 OTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX59 OTV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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