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MX59 VXN

2009 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

135,300 mi
Last recorded135,300 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX59 VXN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 135,300 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2025 135,298 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 133,104 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2023 127,002 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 127,001 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 115,353 miles

Central Front Lower radiator support bracket corroded.

Pass 18 Mar 2021 111,068 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2020 106,922 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2020 106,922 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 102,797 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 102,797 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 95,853 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 95,853 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 88,114 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 79,957 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 71,533 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 58,737 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 44,228 miles

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

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

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 VXN is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MX59 VXN, 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 MX59 VXN registered?

MX59 VXN is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 December 2009.

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