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BJ59 VHL

2009 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

190,076 mi
Last recorded190,076 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 VHL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 190,076 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2024 176,081 miles

Sill covers fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 175,635 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Sill covers fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 160,242 miles

Offside Front crack in windsreen, not effecting visability.

Pass 21 Nov 2022 148,551 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2021 137,265 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Nov 2021 137,084 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 126,183 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 113,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 May 2018 103,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 94,994 miles

n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 18 May 2016 86,831 miles

n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers

under bonnet plastic covers unable fully inspect

under trays fitted unable fully inspect

Pass 12 Dec 2014 72,076 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2013 62,541 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s and o/s outer sills plastic covers

Pass 7 Dec 2012 55,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s and o/s outer sills plastic covers

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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BJ59 VHL is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 BJ59 VHL, 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

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What year was BJ59 VHL registered?

BJ59 VHL is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 November 2009.

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