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VE59 OVB

2009 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

115,586 mi
Last recorded115,586 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE59 OVB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 115,586 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 115,586 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 110,645 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2025 110,645 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 107,163 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jan 2023 96,451 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 96,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 87,285 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 80,796 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 80,794 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 77,911 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 77,904 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively centre of blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 71,221 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 71,221 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 64,708 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 64,708 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 56,807 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 56,807 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 50,600 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 43,497 miles

Off side front tyre wearing inner edge.

Pass 22 Nov 2013 37,003 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 29,324 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

n/s o/s front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2012 29,324 miles

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

n/s o/s front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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 OVB is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 VE59 OVB, 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 VE59 OVB registered?

VE59 OVB is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 December 2009.

Is VE59 OVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE59 OVB shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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