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NL59 EFO

2009 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

114,214 mi
Last recorded114,214 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL59 EFO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 114,214 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 113,764 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 113,754 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2023 113,512 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 113,084 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 112,643 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 111,763 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 107,435 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round front/ rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jan 2019 107,416 miles

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

Rear bump stops worn on both sides

Fail 11 Jan 2019 107,416 miles

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

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

Rear bump stops worn on both sides

Pass 31 Jan 2018 99,582 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 87,083 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)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 87,058 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking cailper (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 74,063 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 70,783 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 70,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2014 58,937 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 50,842 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 42,263 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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NL59 EFO is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NL59 EFO, 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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NL59 EFO is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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