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RO59 XPB

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

139,909 mi
Last recorded139,909 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO59 XPB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 139,909 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 135,271 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 128,409 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 128,409 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 121,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 121,940 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 115,999 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 108,427 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 98,588 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 89,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 77,040 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 70,075 miles

washers weak

Pass 14 Oct 2015 64,252 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 55,730 miles

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

nearside rear tyre inner tread undulating

tyres wearing low

Pass 25 Nov 2014 55,730 miles

nearside rear tyre inner tread undulating

tyres wearing low

Fail 3 Dec 2013 43,386 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 43,386 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 32,041 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 32,034 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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RO59 XPB is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RO59 XPB, 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 RO59 XPB registered?

RO59 XPB is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 December 2009.

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