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DE59 MWV

2009 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

250,269 mi
Last recorded250,269 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 MWV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 250,269 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2025 250,269 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 240,546 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 240,546 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 232,064 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 232,064 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 229,462 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Rear Inner brake pad getting low

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 229,461 miles

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

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Rear Inner brake pad getting low

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 221,336 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 221,336 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 196,528 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 180,220 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 161,613 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 161,609 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2018 161,609 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 138,698 miles

Both front coil springs slightly corroded

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Sep 2017 138,698 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure Track rod end locking nut (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both front coil springs slightly corroded

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 111,793 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 88,351 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 64,749 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 43,652 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 24,407 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

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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DE59 MWV is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 DE59 MWV, 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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DE59 MWV is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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