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LR59DFE
2009 VOLVO S40
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1560cc
General Information
- Registration LR59DFE
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model S40
- Year 2009
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1560cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
13
Passes
8
Failures
61.9%
Pass Rate
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59 Total Defects Recorded
17 Dec 2025
Fail
Mileage: 111,494 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
7 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 100,783 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
6 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 100,783 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
5 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 83,770 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2025 10 Jun 20262 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 83,770 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
3 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 71,513 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
16 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 68,381 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
12 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 65,345 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2022 10 Jun 202612 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 65,344 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50-17 (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
1 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 61,547 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt O/S and N/S ()
- Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four (1.1.14 (a) (i))
24 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 54,354 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2019 10 Jun 20264 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 49,039 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2018 10 Jun 20264 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 49,036 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 42,353 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2017 10 Jun 202617 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 37,476 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2016 10 Jun 202617 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 37,476 MI
10 Jun 20268 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 30,821 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2015 10 Jun 20265 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 26,151 MI
10 Jun 20265 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 26,151 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2014 10 Jun 20265 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 20,903 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 20,903 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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LR59DFE was registered on 2009-10-17
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