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VE59 GXU

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

40,262 mi
Last recorded40,262 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE59 GXU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 40,262 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 34,411 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 34,339 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 27,970 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 27,868 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall miss shaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2017 21,705 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 17,306 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 14,578 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 11,900 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 8,939 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 6,300 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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VE59 GXU is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GXU, 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 GXU registered?

VE59 GXU is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 December 2009.

Is VE59 GXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE59 GXU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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