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VE59 CXB

2009 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

82,693 mi
Last recorded82,693 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE59 CXB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 82,693 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 77,430 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 74,553 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 71,355 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 68,201 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 66,517 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 66,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 64,342 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 62,084 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 62,081 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 59,622 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 55,283 miles

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2016 49,787 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 44,402 miles

off side and near side rear tyres wearing on inside and outside edges

Pass 21 Nov 2014 38,894 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 32,676 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 25,270 miles

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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VE59 CXB is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 VE59 CXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE59 CXB registered?

VE59 CXB is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 December 2009.

Is VE59 CXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE59 CXB shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VE59 CXB have outstanding finance?

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