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PJ59 LKZ

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,662 mi
Last recorded152,662 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ59 LKZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 152,662 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 142,387 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 136,569 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 128,997 miles

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2019 128,997 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 120,304 miles

back box outer skin corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2018 120,165 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

back box outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2017 110,976 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2017 110,976 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2016 102,701 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 102,701 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 93,684 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 93,368 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust rear box deteriorating.

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Nov 2014 93,368 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust rear box deteriorating.

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2013 81,155 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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PJ59 LKZ is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 PJ59 LKZ, 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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PJ59 LKZ is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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