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DG59 WEW

2009 Volvo S40

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

44,904 mi
Last recorded44,904 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 WEW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 44,904 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 44,396 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Oct 2024 44,396 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 43,841 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 43,665 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 42,628 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 40,418 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 40,416 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 37,407 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 37,405 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2018 33,133 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 28,906 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 24,511 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 20,938 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 17,225 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 14,268 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking slightly on outer edges

Pass 24 Aug 2012 10,691 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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DG59 WEW is a 2009 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DG59 WEW, 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 DG59 WEW registered?

DG59 WEW is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 September 2009.

Is DG59 WEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG59 WEW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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