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FY59 DNN

2009 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

65,923 mi
Last recorded65,923 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 DNN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 65,923 miles

Underbody covered in underseal

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2025 62,909 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 59,144 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 54,659 miles

Front exhaust flexi slightly worn

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mil and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn inner edge

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords several cuts inner wall and heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

hand brake high

Fail 30 Oct 2023 54,659 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front exhaust flexi slightly worn

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mil and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn inner edge

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords several cuts inner wall and heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

hand brake high

Pass 31 Oct 2022 50,015 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 46,098 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 41,223 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 41,223 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 36,809 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 36,809 miles

Brake performance not tested due to excessive leak of power steering fluid (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested due to excessive power steering fluid leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road zone B of centre of screen (3.2 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose damaged such that the steering is adversely affected pipe leaking excessively (2.1.5 (g) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2019 36,458 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on the edges

Pass 6 Sep 2018 30,367 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 25,947 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 22,652 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 19,127 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 16,060 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 14,469 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 9,671 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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FY59 DNN is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 FY59 DNN, 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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FY59 DNN is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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