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AY59 WSF

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

107,598 mi
Last recorded107,598 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 WSF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 107,598 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 107,598 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 104,821 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 103,632 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 99,686 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 97,033 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 93,992 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 90,579 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 87,795 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 84,319 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 78,706 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 71,218 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 68,294 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 59,362 miles

Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

offside front tyre has a cut to cords not in excess of 25mm

rear bump stops perished

Fail 28 Aug 2013 48,866 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 28 Aug 2013 48,866 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 30 Aug 2012 37,204 miles

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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AY59 WSF 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 88.2%.

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 AY59 WSF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AY59 WSF?

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What year was AY59 WSF registered?

AY59 WSF is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 October 2009.

Is AY59 WSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY59 WSF shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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