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DG59 XYD

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,474 mi
Last recorded135,474 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 XYD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 135,474 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front slightly perished/OSF sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 135,474 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front slightly perished/OSF sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 128,681 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 121,098 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres have slight distortion of inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 113,171 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 113,171 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 106,175 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 100,251 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 91,974 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 85,819 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 79,244 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 72,095 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 72,095 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 68,181 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 64,992 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 64,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 54,089 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 39,440 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 XYD is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XYD, 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 XYD registered?

DG59 XYD is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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