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DN59 JWW

2009 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,691 mi
Last recorded177,691 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN59 JWW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 177,691 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 177,682 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 177,228 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 177,228 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 176,480 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 171,987 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 165,182 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 147,143 miles

Brake lever has little reserve travel

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 205 55 16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 205 55 16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield coming adrift

Fail 5 Dec 2020 146,348 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake lever has little reserve travel

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust heat shield coming adrift

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 130,741 miles

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

HAND BRAKE IS HIGH

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken PLUS HEAT SHIELD LOOSE (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Dec 2019 130,740 miles

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

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

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

HAND BRAKE IS HIGH

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken PLUS HEAT SHIELD LOOSE (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 112,273 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear heat shield loose from fixture

Fail 8 Dec 2018 111,883 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure chalked outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner tyre worn excessively attention required 205/55/r16/91v

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear heat shield loose from fixture

Pass 16 Dec 2017 96,144 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 84,594 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus wearing on inner edge but no cords (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Dec 2016 84,593 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus wearing on inner edge but no cords (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 71,430 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 55,363 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 55,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 42,444 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 30,162 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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DN59 JWW is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DN59 JWW, 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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DN59 JWW is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 December 2009.

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