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DA59 UCW

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

127,346 mi
Last recorded127,346 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA59 UCW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 127,346 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 111,135 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 111,135 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 99,705 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 99,705 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 90,844 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2019 90,844 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 81,608 miles

o/s/r park brake low overall ok

Pass 10 Oct 2017 73,138 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 73,138 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 63,611 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 53,811 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 47,619 miles

rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 24 Oct 2013 37,593 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 28,088 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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DA59 UCW is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DA59 UCW, 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 DA59 UCW registered?

DA59 UCW is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is DA59 UCW safe to buy?

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