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SV59 XKZ

2009 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,869 mi
Last recorded81,869 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV59 XKZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 81,869 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside/offside (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 79,608 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 78,875 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 76,865 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer has minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 76,865 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer has minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 73,281 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 65,754 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside / offside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2018 65,740 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside / offside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 54,380 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 54,380 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 48,346 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 40,979 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN

N/S/R TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Pass 9 Oct 2014 31,611 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 23,155 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 19,521 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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SV59 XKZ is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SV59 XKZ, 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 SV59 XKZ registered?

SV59 XKZ is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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