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VE59 OVL

2009 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,101 mi
Last recorded123,101 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 123,101 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 120,857 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 120,857 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 114,267 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 106,820 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 99,940 miles

advise engine running so clean unable to register on emissions analyser

Fail 27 Nov 2017 99,935 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/r17/93w/xl (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/r17/93w/xl (4.1.D.1a)

advise engine running so clean unable to register on emissions analyser

Pass 6 Dec 2016 86,836 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/ZR17 ,93W (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit ADVISE REPLACMENT (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2016 86,833 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/ZR17 ,93W (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit ADVISE REPLACMENT (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise wheel off inspection (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 77,473 miles

Nearside Rear tyre valve stem detoriated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 77,473 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre valve stem detoriated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 66,769 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 57,692 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 57,692 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 45,878 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner tread

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

Objects in b-zone on front windscreen

Offside Rear 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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VE59 OVL is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VE59 OVL, 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 OVL registered?

VE59 OVL is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 December 2009.

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