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BJ59 VHO

2009 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

109,546 mi
Last recorded109,546 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 VHO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 109,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 99,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2024 99,406 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 93,889 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 89,699 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 89,699 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 83,114 miles

Offside Front Lower Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 83,114 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 73,738 miles

Engine cover and Undertray fitted, some test items not fully seen

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 73,563 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Has a dog harness stuck in the buckle (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall and in the tread. 205 50 17 93W XL Pirelli (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Engine cover and Undertray fitted, some test items not fully seen

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 56,574 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 53,102 miles

all exhaust and mountings are corroded/deteriorated

Fail 14 Nov 2018 53,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))

all exhaust and mountings are corroded/deteriorated

Pass 27 Nov 2017 47,631 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 41,501 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 36,045 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 31,023 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 23,554 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 17,895 miles

N/s/f tyre has cut to outer 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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BJ59 VHO is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VHO, 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 BJ59 VHO registered?

BJ59 VHO is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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