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EO59 SZN

2009 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

99,247 mi
Last recorded99,247 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO59 SZN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 99,247 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))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 90,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 85,551 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 80,122 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 80,122 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 75,157 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 71,213 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 67,665 miles

both steering rack gaiters are twisted

Pass 18 Jul 2019 61,818 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge nearside and offside also cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 61,796 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge nearside and offside also cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 54,045 miles

nearside rear & offside rear tyre valves are cracking & perishing

Fail 21 Jul 2018 54,045 miles

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

nearside rear & offside rear tyre valves are cracking & perishing

Pass 21 Jul 2017 48,817 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 48,817 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper (3.6.A.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 46,800 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 42,991 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 39,406 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 31,142 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 23,787 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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EO59 SZN is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EO59 SZN, 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 EO59 SZN registered?

EO59 SZN is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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The MOT history for EO59 SZN shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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