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AJ59 HWC

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

66,591 mi
Last recorded66,591 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 HWC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 66,591 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 65,880 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 64,955 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 62,298 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides. wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 58,744 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 56,838 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 55,544 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 51,344 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 47,339 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 42,976 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 42,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 37,750 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 37,750 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 33,060 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2013 28,093 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 28,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 22,112 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on iner edges

slight damage to o/s/r tyre inner sidewall

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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AJ59 HWC is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AJ59 HWC, 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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AJ59 HWC is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 October 2009.

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