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VO59 XLG

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

63,600 mi
Last recorded63,600 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO59 XLG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 63,600 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 60,270 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 57,614 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 57,573 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 55,221 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 51,070 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 46,814 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 43,915 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 43,915 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 42,081 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 39,514 miles

Chip in windscreen

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2016 39,481 miles

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

Chip in windscreen

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 36,387 miles

Nearside Rear tyre losing shape

Offside Rear tyre losing shape

Fail 3 Aug 2015 36,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre losing shape

Offside Rear tyre losing shape

Pass 6 Aug 2014 34,003 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 28,127 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 20,692 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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VO59 XLG is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VO59 XLG, 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 VO59 XLG registered?

VO59 XLG is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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The MOT history for VO59 XLG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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